Bernie Hungling
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1922-1930)
Bernie Hungling was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1930 for the Brooklyn Dodgers and the St. Louis Browns, a span of 9 seasons. In 51 career games, he hit .241 with 33 hits, 1 home runs, and 15 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 180 lb
- Died
- 3/30/1968 in Dayton, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1922-04-14
- Last Game
- 1930-08-11
Full name: Bernard Herman Hungling
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 137 | 13 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 11 | 25 | .241 | .297 | .314 | .611 | -397 |
Career AVG .241 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.
Career OBP .297 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.
Career SLG .314 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.
Career OPS .611 vs. league average .754 across their career seasons — 18.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | BRO | NL | 39 | 102 | 9 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 20 | .225 | .285 (-21%) | .345 (-22%) | .397 (-23%) | .743 (-23%) | -396.6 |
| 1923 | BRO | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1930 | SLA | AL | 10 | 31 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | .323 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 51 | 137 | 13 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 11 | 25 | .241 | — | — | — | — | -397 | ||
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
View full game log (51 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 30 | 69 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 3 | .188 |
| Away | 21 | 67 | 10 | 20 | 1 | 12 | .299 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930-08-11 | SLA | NYY | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930-08-10 | SLA | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930-08-09 | SLA | NYY | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1930-08-08 | SLA | NYY | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-08-06 | SLA | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-08-06 | SLA | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1930-08-04 | SLA | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1930-08-03 | SLA | CLE | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930-08-02 | SLA | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-06-09 | SLA | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 47 |
Bernie Hungling: the record in brief
Bernie Hungling's major league career runs from a debut on April 14, 1922 to a final game on August 11, 1930. Hungling played for the Brooklyn Robins (1922 to 1923) and the St. Louis Browns (1930). Hungling played primarily as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on March 5, 1896, in Dayton, OH, USA, Hungling was listed at 180 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Hungling's death is recorded on March 30, 1968, in Dayton, OH, USA. The bio lists the given name Bernard Herman.
In 51 games and 137 at bats, Hungling batted .241 with 33 hits; the totals also include 1 home run and 15 runs batted in. Hungling got on base at a .297 rate and slugged .314 (.611 OPS). The league as a whole hit .287 across Hungling's seasons, which puts the .241 career mark 16.2% below average. The hits column peaks at 23, in 1922. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .225 in 1922, did not top the league's .285.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bernie Hungling
- What years did Bernie Hungling play?
- Bernie Hungling played in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1930.
- Was Bernie Hungling a pitcher?
- No. Bernie Hungling was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Bernie Hungling hit?
- Bernie Hungling hit 1 career home run with 33 hits.
- What teams did Bernie Hungling play for?
- Bernie Hungling played for 2 teams: the Brooklyn Robins (1922–1923) and the St. Louis Browns (1930).
- What were Bernie Hungling's career stats?
- In 51 games, Bernie Hungling had 33 hits, 1 home runs, 15 RBI, 13 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .241 batting average.
- What position did Bernie Hungling play?
- Bernie Hungling played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bernie Hungling and how much did he weigh?
- Bernie Hungling was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bernie Hungling hit each season?
- Bernie Hungling's home runs by season: 1 in 1922, 0 in 1923, and 0 in 1930. His most in one season was 1, in 1922.
- What was Bernie Hungling's career batting average?
- Bernie Hungling batted .241 over his career, with 33 hits in 137 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bernie Hungling have?
- Bernie Hungling drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is Bernie Hungling in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bernie Hungling has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.