Dave Berg

Born: 9/3/1970 in Roseville, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-04-02 | Final Game: 2004-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: David Scott Berg

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Biography

Dave Berg was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2004. Born in 1970, Berg played a total of 582 games during his career, showcasing his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. He recorded 430 hits and demonstrated power at the plate with 21 home runs, while also driving in 163 runs. His career batting average stood at .269, reflecting his consistent approach to hitting throughout his time in the league. Additionally, Berg proved to be a threat on the base paths with 8 stolen bases, highlighting his athleticism. Berg played during an era characterized by offensive explosion and an emphasis on power hitting, yet he carved out a niche for himself as a reliable role player. Known for his work ethic and adaptability, he often filled in at various infield positions, making him a valuable asset for multiple teams. His contributions were particularly noted during his tenures with the Florida Marlins and Toronto Blue Jays, where he played a key role in bolstering the team's depth. After retiring in 2004, Berg left behind a legacy as a dependable player who exemplified the spirit of teamwork and resilience in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
582	1600	190	430	91	6	21	163	8	133	308	0.269	0.328	0.372	0.700	-2496.9

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

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

Career SLG .372 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.700 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 8.2% below 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
1998	MIA	NL	81	182	18	57	11	0	2	21	3	26	46	0.313	.266 (+18%)	.335 (+17%)	.420 (-3%)	.755 (+6%)	283.3
1999	MIA	NL	109	304	42	87	18	1	3	25	2	27	59	0.286	.271 (+6%)	.344 (+1%)	.433 (-12%)	.778 (-6%)	-333.1
2000	MIA	NL	82	210	23	53	14	1	1	21	3	25	46	0.252	.270 (-7%)	.344 (-1%)	.437 (-22%)	.782 (-13%)	-498.9
2001	MIA	NL	82	215	26	52	12	1	4	16	0	14	39	0.242	.263 (-8%)	.332 (-12%)	.426 (-15%)	.758 (-14%)	-594.0
2002	TOR	AL	109	374	42	101	26	2	4	39	0	26	57	0.270	.261 (+3%)	.331 (-3%)	.416 (-8%)	.747 (-6%)	-473.8
2003	TOR	AL	61	161	26	41	6	1	4	18	0	11	34	0.255	.264 (-4%)	.332 (-10%)	.422 (-10%)	.754 (-10%)	-311.7
2004	TOR	AL	58	154	13	39	4	0	3	23	0	4	27	0.253	.266 (-5%)	.335 (-17%)	.427 (-21%)	.762 (-19%)	-568.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	19	11	120	6	3	15
2B	181	146	291	426	14	96
3B	113	72	53	160	14	10
OF	53	41	62	1	2	0
SS	136	97	141	286	18	58

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1998	FLO	2B	27	18	55	48	0	13
1998	FLO	3B	25	16	19	42	3	2
1998	FLO	SS	17	10	16	40	4	8
1999	FLO	2B	29	24	51	80	0	16
1999	FLO	3B	19	11	13	28	4	3
1999	FLO	OF	3	1	0	0	0	0
1999	FLO	SS	37	29	39	87	4	12
2000	FLO	2B	11	9	17	25	0	3
2000	FLO	3B	13	5	2	12	1	1
2000	FLO	SS	49	35	52	105	7	27
2001	FLO	2B	34	29	54	85	5	21
2001	FLO	3B	16	5	1	16	2	2
2001	FLO	SS	19	12	11	29	1	3
2002	TOR	1B	10	7	61	2	1	5
2002	TOR	2B	52	43	71	126	7	34
2002	TOR	3B	20	18	10	35	0	2
2002	TOR	OF	13	10	20	0	0	0
2002	TOR	SS	13	11	23	25	2	8
2003	TOR	1B	2	1	15	1	0	2
2003	TOR	2B	24	20	38	53	2	8
2003	TOR	3B	17	15	8	24	2	0
2003	TOR	OF	6	4	5	0	1	0
2003	TOR	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
2004	TOR	1B	7	3	44	3	2	8
2004	TOR	2B	4	3	5	9	0	1
2004	TOR	3B	3	2	0	3	2	0
2004	TOR	OF	31	26	37	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	19
Second Base	181
Third Base	113
Shortstop	136
Left Field	38
Right Field	16
Designated Hitter	22

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2004	TOR	AL	$800,000
2003	TOR	AL	$700,000
2002	TOR	AL	$450,000
2001	FLO	NL	$587,500
2000	FLO	NL	$295,000
1999	FLO	NL	$235,000
1998	FLO	NL	$170,000
Total Career Earnings			$3,237,500