Boze Berger, baseball player, 1932-1939

Boze Berger

Born: 5/13/1910 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 11/3/1992 in Bethesda, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-08-17 | Final Game: 1939-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Louis William Berger

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Biography

Boze Berger was a professional baseball player born in 1910, who played the majority of his career from 1932 until 1939. As a position player, he appeared in 343 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Berger was known for his versatility on the field and his ability to contribute offensively, finishing his career with 270 hits and 13 home runs. He recorded a total of 97 RBIs, demonstrating his capacity to drive in runs and support his team in crucial moments. His batting average stood at .236, reflecting the challenges faced by players in the transitional period of the 1930s, where offensive production was often influenced by the era's playing conditions. Throughout his career, Berger also displayed speed on the base paths, completing 12 stolen bases. His playing style embodied the gritty and determined approach of the time, as he competed in a league that was marked by the Great Depression and the evolving strategies of baseball. Although not a superstar, Berger's contributions to his teams highlighted the importance of role players in the fabric of baseball history, making him a notable figure in the landscape of the sport during his active years. He retired on September 30, 1939, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable contributor in a competitive era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
343 1144 146 270 51 8 13 97 12 94 226 0.236 0.296 0.329 0.624 -3497.9

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career SLG .329 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.624 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 15.5% 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
1932 CLE AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1935 CLE AL 124 461 62 119 27 5 5 43 7 34 97 0.258 .279 (-8%) .342 (-9%) .399 (-7%) .742 (-8%) -840.7
1936 CLE AL 28 52 1 9 2 0 0 3 0 1 14 0.173 .283 (-39%) .349 (-46%) .404 (-48%) .753 (-47%) -433.1
1937 CHW AL 52 130 19 31 5 0 5 13 1 15 24 0.238 .276 (-14%) .342 (-6%) .398 (-1%) .740 (-4%) -73.7
1938 CHW AL 118 470 60 102 15 3 3 36 4 43 80 0.217 .272 (-20%) .341 (-17%) .392 (-28%) .734 (-23%) -2150.4
1939 BOS AL 20 30 4 9 2 0 0 2 0 1 10 0.300 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 10 0 59 3 3 3
2B 173 0 407 551 46 119
3B 62 0 53 108 13 12
SS 84 0 163 248 26 60

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 CLE SS 1 0 3 2 0 0
1935 CLE 1B 2 0 14 1 1 1
1935 CLE 2B 120 0 309 419 27 91
1935 CLE 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1935 CLE SS 3 0 2 5 1 1
1936 CLE 1B 8 0 45 2 2 2
1936 CLE 2B 8 0 12 13 3 5
1936 CLE 3B 7 0 5 13 2 2
1936 CLE SS 2 0 5 5 2 2
1937 CHA 2B 1 0 0 1 1 0
1937 CHA 3B 40 0 35 73 8 8
1937 CHA SS 1 0 1 2 1 1
1938 CHA 2B 42 0 86 117 15 23
1938 CHA 3B 9 0 9 12 3 1
1938 CHA SS 67 0 144 224 21 55
1939 BOS 2B 2 0 0 1 0 0
1939 BOS 3B 5 0 4 10 0 1
1939 BOS SS 10 0 8 10 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 10
Second Base 173
Third Base 62
Shortstop 84

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Maryland College Park MD 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932