Bernie Friberg
Born: 8/18/1899 in Manchester, NH, USA
Died: 12/8/1958 in Lynn, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1919-08-20 | Final Game: 1933-06-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs
Full name: Bernard Albert Friberg
Biography
Bernie Friberg was a notable American baseball player, born in 1899, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1919 until his retirement on June 27, 1933. He played primarily as a position player, showcasing his skills over the course of 1,299 games. Friberg accumulated 1,170 hits, demonstrating consistent offensive production with a career batting average of .281. His contributions to his teams included 38 home runs and 471 runs batted in, along with 51 stolen bases, reflecting both his power and speed on the bases.
Friberg's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the post-Deadball Era, which saw a shift toward more offensive play. His ability to hit for average and contribute in various facets of the game made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Although he may not be a household name today, Friberg's achievements on the field placed him among the competent players of his time, and he left a lasting impact on the game as it evolved in the early 20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1299 | 4169 | 544 | 1170 | 181 | 44 | 38 | 471 | 51 | 471 | 498 | 0.281 | 0.356 | 0.373 | 0.728 | -969.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | CHC | NL | 8 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | CHC | NL | 50 | 114 | 11 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 0.211 | -528.0 |
| 1922 | CHC | NL | 97 | 296 | 51 | 92 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 8 | 37 | 37 | 0.311 | 123.2 |
| 1923 | CHC | NL | 146 | 547 | 91 | 174 | 27 | 11 | 12 | 88 | 13 | 45 | 49 | 0.318 | 1561.2 |
| 1924 | CHC | NL | 142 | 495 | 67 | 138 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 82 | 19 | 66 | 53 | 0.279 | 60.6 |
| 1925 | CHC | NL | 44 | 152 | 12 | 39 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 22 | 0.257 | -316.4 |
| 1925 | PHI | NL | 91 | 304 | 41 | 82 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 1 | 39 | 35 | 0.270 | -316.4 |
| 1926 | PHI | NL | 144 | 478 | 38 | 128 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 51 | 2 | 57 | 77 | 0.268 | -629.5 |
| 1927 | PHI | NL | 111 | 335 | 31 | 78 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 3 | 41 | 49 | 0.233 | -1115.0 |
| 1928 | PHI | NL | 52 | 94 | 11 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 16 | 0.202 | -395.7 |
| 1929 | PHI | NL | 128 | 455 | 74 | 137 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 55 | 1 | 49 | 54 | 0.301 | 488.4 |
| 1930 | PHI | NL | 105 | 331 | 62 | 113 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 42 | 1 | 47 | 35 | 0.341 | 916.6 |
| 1931 | PHI | NL | 103 | 353 | 33 | 92 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 26 | 1 | 33 | 25 | 0.261 | -517.8 |
| 1932 | PHI | NL | 61 | 154 | 17 | 37 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 23 | 0.240 | -331.5 |
| 1933 | BOS | AL | 17 | 41 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0.317 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 21 | 0 | 141 | 10 | 1 | 9 |
| 2B | 434 | 0 | 1027 | 1390 | 85 | 236 |
| 3B | 479 | 0 | 533 | 930 | 72 | 87 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 195 | 0 | 355 | 25 | 11 | 6 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 123 | 0 | 190 | 277 | 41 | 55 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | CHN | OF | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | CHN | 2B | 24 | 0 | 57 | 74 | 5 | 9 |
| 1920 | CHN | OF | 24 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1922 | CHN | 1B | 6 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 1922 | CHN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1922 | CHN | 3B | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | CHN | OF | 74 | 0 | 126 | 13 | 4 | 4 |
| 1923 | CHN | 3B | 146 | 0 | 168 | 294 | 22 | 33 |
| 1924 | CHN | 3B | 142 | 0 | 163 | 268 | 21 | 21 |
| 1925 | CHN | 1B | 6 | 0 | 46 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1925 | CHN | 3B | 26 | 0 | 24 | 40 | 8 | 5 |
| 1925 | CHN | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925 | CHN | OF | 12 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | PHI | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | PHI | 2B | 77 | 0 | 181 | 257 | 16 | 36 |
| 1925 | PHI | 3B | 14 | 0 | 15 | 17 | 0 | 4 |
| 1926 | PHI | 2B | 144 | 0 | 381 | 512 | 22 | 89 |
| 1927 | PHI | 2B | 5 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1927 | PHI | 3B | 103 | 0 | 124 | 226 | 15 | 23 |
| 1928 | PHI | 1B | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1928 | PHI | 2B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1928 | PHI | 3B | 5 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1928 | PHI | SS | 31 | 0 | 45 | 63 | 11 | 17 |
| 1928 | PHI | OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | PHI | 1B | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | PHI | 2B | 8 | 0 | 10 | 19 | 0 | 2 |
| 1929 | PHI | SS | 73 | 0 | 132 | 190 | 27 | 32 |
| 1929 | PHI | OF | 40 | 0 | 102 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1930 | PHI | 2B | 44 | 0 | 104 | 141 | 12 | 26 |
| 1930 | PHI | 3B | 8 | 0 | 9 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| 1930 | PHI | SS | 12 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| 1930 | PHI | OF | 35 | 0 | 66 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| 1931 | PHI | 1B | 5 | 0 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 1931 | PHI | 2B | 64 | 0 | 159 | 206 | 17 | 43 |
| 1931 | PHI | 3B | 25 | 0 | 21 | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| 1931 | PHI | SS | 3 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| 1932 | PHI | 2B | 56 | 0 | 107 | 137 | 11 | 22 |
| 1933 | BOS | 2B | 6 | 0 | 14 | 24 | 2 | 5 |
| 1933 | BOS | 3B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1933 | BOS | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 21 |
| Second Base | 429 |
| Third Base | 478 |
| Shortstop | 133 |
| Left Field | 84 |
| Center Field | 50 |
| Right Field | 63 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 18th | 4.0 | 80 | 0 |