Augie Bergamo, baseball player, 1944-1945

Augie Bergamo

Born: 2/14/1917 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 8/19/1974 in Grosse Pointe, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-25 | Final Game: 1945-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: August Samuel Bergamo

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Biography

Augie Bergamo, born in 1917, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the mid-1940s. His career spanned from 1944 to April 25, 1945, and he became known for his impressive batting skills during a competitive era marked by the aftermath of World War II, when many star players were serving in the military. Over the course of 174 games, Bergamo amassed 151 hits, achieving a remarkable batting average of .304, which placed him among the more effective hitters of his time. Bergamo's offensive contributions included 5 home runs and 63 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs when it mattered most. While he did not excel in stolen bases, his solid batting average and consistent hitting demonstrated his capability as a reliable player in the lineup. His performance during this brief but impactful career left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike, as he navigated the challenges of a league still recovering from the war and the shifting dynamics of the game. Bergamo remains a notable figure in baseball history for his contributions during a unique period in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
174 496 86 151 23 5 5 63 0 78 44 0.304 0.400 0.401 0.801 1802.9

Career AVG .304 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +16.5% above league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +22.2% above league average.

Career SLG .401 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — +12.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.801 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — +17.2% above 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
1944 STL NL 80 192 35 55 6 3 2 19 0 35 23 0.286 .261 (+10%) .325 (+22%) .357 (+6%) .683 (+14%) 626.2
1945 STL NL 94 304 51 96 17 2 3 44 0 43 21 0.316 .260 (+21%) .328 (+22%) .354 (+17%) .683 (+19%) 1176.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1944 WS SLN 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 0 18 0 0 1
OF 127 0 229 9 6 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 SLN 1B 2 0 4 0 0 0
1944 SLN OF 50 0 83 0 1 0
1945 SLN 1B 2 0 14 0 0 1
1945 SLN OF 77 0 146 9 5 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 4
Left Field 40
Center Field 1
Right Field 90