Lou Berberet

Born: 11/20/1929 in Long Beach, CA, USA

Died: 4/6/2004 in Las Vegas, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-09-17 | Final Game: 1960-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Louis Joseph Berberet

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Biography

Lou Berberet was a professional baseball player born in 1929, whose career spanned from 1954 to 1960. Primarily known as a position player, Berberet played a total of 448 games in Major League Baseball, compiling 281 hits over his career. He demonstrated power at the plate, hitting 31 home runs, and contributed 153 runs batted in, which showcased his ability to drive in runs during crucial moments. Despite a batting average of .230, Berberet was known for his determination and work ethic, traits that resonated with fans and teammates alike. Berberet's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the emergence of new talent and shifting playing styles. He was part of an era that saw the game evolve, with an increase in power hitting and a greater emphasis on offensive production. Though he recorded only two stolen bases, his contributions as a solid player were significant for the teams he represented. After retiring from baseball on September 25, 1960, Lou Berberet left behind a legacy as a committed competitor in the ever-changing landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
448	1224	118	281	34	10	31	153	2	200	195	0.230	0.337	0.350	0.687	-611.1

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career OBP .337 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.687 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1954	NYY	AL	5	5	1	2	0	0	0	3	0	1	1	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	NYY	AL	2	5	1	2	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	WSN	AL	95	207	25	54	6	3	4	27	0	46	33	0.261	.258 (+1%)	.331 (+21%)	.397 (-5%)	.728 (+7%)	506.3
1957	WSN	AL	99	264	24	69	11	2	7	36	0	41	38	0.261	.257 (+1%)	.323 (+11%)	.391 (+2%)	.715 (+6%)	376.8
1958	WSN	AL	5	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1958	BOS	AL	57	167	11	35	5	3	2	18	0	31	32	0.210	.257 (-19%)	.324 (+4%)	.394 (-21%)	.719 (-10%)	0.0
1959	DET	AL	100	338	38	73	8	2	13	44	0	35	59	0.216	.256 (-16%)	.323 (-12%)	.392 (-6%)	.715 (-9%)	-665.1
1960	DET	AL	85	232	18	45	4	0	5	23	2	41	31	0.194	.255 (-24%)	.323 (-3%)	.387 (-29%)	.711 (-17%)	-630.0