Marty Bergen

Born: 10/25/1871 in North Brookfield, MA, USA

Died: 1/19/1900 in North Brookfield, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1896-04-17 | Final Game: 1899-10-13

Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Martin Bergen

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Biography

Marty Bergen was a professional baseball player born in 1871, whose career spanned from 1896 to 1904. Primarily recognized as a position player, Bergen made a notable impact during the late 19th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches of the early 1900s. Throughout his career, he played in 344 games, accumulating 339 hits, 10 home runs, and 176 RBIs, with a batting average of .265. His ability to combine contact hitting with speed on the bases was illustrated by his 24 stolen bases, showcasing his all-around skill set. Bergen's contributions to the game extended beyond mere statistics; he was part of a transformative period in baseball that witnessed the introduction of more strategic play and an increased emphasis on player athleticism. While his career was relatively brief, ending in 1904, Bergen's achievements during this time left a lasting impression on the teams he played for and the fans who followed the sport as it evolved into the modern era. His legacy remains a testament to the early days of professional baseball, where players began to develop the diverse skills that would define future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
344	1278	180	339	44	15	10	176	24	52	103	0.265	0.299	0.347	0.646	-2600.2

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career SLG .347 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.646 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 9.9% 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
1896	BSN	NL	65	245	39	66	6	4	4	37	6	11	22	0.269	.290 (-7%)	.354 (-13%)	.387 (-3%)	.741 (-8%)	-407.0
1897	BSN	NL	87	327	47	81	11	3	2	45	5	18	23	0.248	.291 (-15%)	.354 (-17%)	.387 (-18%)	.741 (-17%)	-1129.7
1898	BSN	NL	120	446	62	125	16	5	3	60	9	13	29	0.280	.270 (+4%)	.333 (-9%)	.347 (+3%)	.680 (-3%)	-429.5
1899	BSN	NL	72	260	32	67	11	3	1	34	4	10	29	0.258	.282 (-9%)	.343 (-15%)	.366 (-9%)	.710 (-12%)	-634.0