Bernie Friberg, baseball player, 1919-1933

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

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

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

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