Bert Heffernan
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992)
Bert Heffernan was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1992 for the Seattle Mariners. In 8 career games, he hit .091 with 1 hits and 1 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-05-13
- Last Game
- 1992-06-04
Full name: Bertram Alexander Heffernan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .091 | .091 | .182 | .273 | 0 |
Career AVG .091 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 64.5% below league average.
Career OBP .091 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 71.8% below league average.
Career SLG .182 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 51.8% below league average.
Career OPS .273 vs. league average .700 across their career seasons — 61.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 8 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 8 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Away | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .111 |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-04 | SEA | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-05-24 | SEA | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-05-23 | SEA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-05-20 | SEA | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-05-18 | SEA | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-05-16 | SEA | TOR | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-05-14 | SEA | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-05-13 | SEA | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 5 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | Clemson | SC | 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 |
Bert Heffernan: the record in brief
Bert Heffernan played a first major league game on May 13, 1992 and a last one on June 4, 1992. Every season row on the page belongs to the Seattle Mariners, in 1992. The bio lists Heffernan as a catcher who hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Heffernan is listed at 5 feet, 10 inches and 185 pounds. Heffernan was born on March 3, 1965, in Centereach, NY, USA. Bert Heffernan was the playing name; the full given name is Bertram Alexander.
The batting record for Heffernan: 8 games, 1 hits in 11 at bats, and a .091 average, along with 1 runs batted in. Set against a .256 league average for the same years, Heffernan's .091 average sits 64.5% below it. Only one season appears, 1992 for the Seattle Mariners, when Heffernan played 8 games and went 1 for 11.
Heffernan played 5 games at catcher, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at designated hitter (1).
Heffernan's college years, 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1988, were spent at Clemson University.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bert Heffernan
- Was Bert Heffernan a pitcher?
- No. Bert Heffernan was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Bert Heffernan hit?
- Bert Heffernan hit 0 career home runs with 1 hits.
- What was Bert Heffernan's career batting average?
- Bert Heffernan batted .091 over his career, with 1 hits in 11 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bert Heffernan have?
- Bert Heffernan drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Bert Heffernan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bert Heffernan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Bert Heffernan play for?
- Bert Heffernan played for the Seattle Mariners.