Bert Roberge
Born: 10/3/1954 in Lewiston, ME, USA
MLB Debut: 1979-05-28 | Final Game: 1986-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Bertrand Roland Roberge
Biography
Bert Roberge was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1979 to 1986. Born in 1954, Roberge showcased his talents in Major League Baseball, contributing significantly as a reliable arm on the mound. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 12-12 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.98, demonstrating his capability to compete at a high level during a time when pitching was becoming increasingly specialized. He accumulated a total of 119 strikeouts and registered 10 saves, underscoring his versatility and effectiveness in various pitching roles.
Roberge played during an era marked by a transition in pitching strategies, where the importance of relief pitchers began to rise, and teams increasingly relied on specialists for late-game situations. While he may not have achieved the notoriety of some of his contemporaries, Roberge's contributions on the mound were significant to the teams he played for, and he remains a respected figure among those who appreciate the nuances of pitching in the game’s history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 12 | 146 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 219.3 | 200 | 97 | 11 | 80 | 119 | 3.98 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | HOU | NL | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 32.0 | 20 | 6 | 17 | 13 | 1.69 | 393.5 |
| 1980 | HOU | NL | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 24 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 5.92 | -439.4 |
| 1982 | HOU | NL | 1 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25.7 | 29 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4.21 | 1191.8 |
| 1984 | CHW | AL | 3 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.7 | 36 | 17 | 15 | 25 | 3.76 | - |
| 1985 | WSN | NL | 3 | 3 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 68.0 | 58 | 26 | 22 | 34 | 3.44 | - |
| 1986 | WSN | NL | 0 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28.7 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 20 | 6.28 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | HOU | NL | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | HOU | NL | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | HOU | NL | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CHW | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | WSN | NL | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | WSN | NL | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 146 | 0 | 20 | 36 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | HOU | P | 26 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | HOU | P | 14 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | HOU | P | 22 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | CHA | P | 21 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | MON | P | 42 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | MON | P | 21 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 146 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | MON | NL | $138,100 |
| 1985 | MON | NL | $95,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $233,100 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine at Orono | Orono | ME | 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 |