Bill Bergen

Born: 6/13/1878 in North Brookfield, MA, USA

Died: 12/19/1943 in Worcester, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-05-06 | Final Game: 1911-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 184 lbs

Full name: William Aloysius Bergen

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Biography

Bill Bergen was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1901 to 1911. Born in 1878, he made his mark in a challenging era for hitters, known for its emphasis on pitching and defense. Bergen appeared in 947 games during his career, a considerable total at a time when player durability was crucial. He recorded 516 hits, achieving a batting average of .17, which reflects the difficulties faced by many hitters in the early 20th century. Despite his low batting average, Bergen was known for his defensive prowess behind the plate, contributing significantly to his teams' success through his skills as a catcher. Over his career, Bergen hit 2 home runs and collected 193 RBIs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 23 stolen bases. Though his offensive numbers might not have placed him among the elite of his time, Bergen's contributions were valued for his defensive capabilities and leadership on the field. He played for several teams, including the Brooklyn Superbas, and was part of the transition in baseball as it moved from the deadball era into a more dynamic offensive style. Bergen's legacy is often remembered for his commitment to the game and the role he played during a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
947	3028	138	516	45	21	2	193	23	88	421	0.170	0.194	0.201	0.395	-20398.9

Career AVG .170 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 32.7% below league average.

Career OBP .194 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 38.1% below league average.

Career SLG .201 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.395 vs. league average 0.642 across their career seasons — 38.5% 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
1901	CIN	NL	87	308	15	55	6	4	1	17	2	8	40	0.179	.271 (-34%)	.326 (-39%)	.359 (-35%)	.686 (-37%)	-2117.2
1902	CIN	NL	89	322	19	58	8	3	0	36	2	14	47	0.180	.266 (-32%)	.321 (-33%)	.343 (-35%)	.665 (-34%)	-1989.1
1903	CIN	NL	58	207	21	47	4	2	0	19	2	7	22	0.227	.261 (-13%)	.316 (-20%)	.345 (-23%)	.662 (-22%)	-768.3
1904	BRO	NL	96	329	17	60	4	2	0	12	3	9	49	0.182	.246 (-26%)	.300 (-32%)	.321 (-36%)	.622 (-34%)	-1902.2
1905	BRO	NL	79	247	12	47	3	2	0	22	4	7	36	0.190	.248 (-23%)	.307 (-31%)	.322 (-32%)	.629 (-32%)	-1320.4
1906	BRO	NL	103	353	9	56	3	3	0	19	2	7	43	0.159	.247 (-36%)	.307 (-43%)	.315 (-42%)	.622 (-42%)	-2614.2
1907	BRO	NL	51	138	2	22	3	0	0	14	1	1	22	0.159	.245 (-35%)	.304 (-46%)	.308 (-41%)	.613 (-43%)	-942.4
1908	BRO	NL	99	302	8	53	8	2	0	15	1	5	31	0.175	.240 (-27%)	.298 (-37%)	.306 (-30%)	.605 (-33%)	-1735.5
1909	BRO	NL	112	346	16	48	1	1	1	15	4	10	50	0.139	.244 (-43%)	.306 (-47%)	.312 (-50%)	.618 (-48%)	-2922.9
1910	BRO	NL	89	249	11	40	2	1	0	14	0	6	39	0.161	.249 (-36%)	.317 (-43%)	.326 (-46%)	.644 (-45%)	-1944.3
1911	BRO	NL	84	227	8	30	3	1	0	10	2	14	42	0.132	.266 (-50%)	.336 (-46%)	.356 (-57%)	.693 (-51%)	-2142.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
C	941	600	4233	1444	161	106

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1901	CIN	C	87	0	406	117	16	8
1902	CIN	C	89	0	406	137	23	13
1903	CIN	C	58	0	251	85	7	3
1904	BRO	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1904	BRO	C	93	93	414	151	24	10
1905	BRO	C	76	75	371	127	24	8
1906	BRO	C	103	101	485	149	15	9
1907	BRO	C	51	44	175	67	8	3
1908	BRO	C	99	94	470	137	7	9
1909	BRO	C	112	108	536	202	18	18
1910	BRO	C	89	85	373	151	10	15
1911	BRO	C	84	0	346	121	9	10