Brandon Berger

Born: 2/21/1975 in Covington, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-09-09 | Final Game: 2004-06-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Brandon Charles Berger

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Biography

Brandon Berger, born in 1975, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2004. Over the course of his brief career, Berger appeared in 81 games, where he showcased his power-hitting capabilities, accumulating 46 hits and recording 8 home runs. He contributed 24 RBIs to his teams, demonstrating a knack for driving in runs despite finishing with a batting average of .212. Berger also displayed some speed on the base paths, successfully stealing 2 bases during his time in the league. Berger's career unfolded during a period marked by significant offensive output in baseball, often referred to as the "steroid era." While he did not achieve the same level of prominence as some of his contemporaries, his ability to hit for power and his role as a utility player allowed him to leave his mark in the sport. He played until June 13, 2004, after which he retired from professional baseball. His journey reflects the challenges and dynamics faced by many players who navigated the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during the early 2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
81	217	28	46	8	2	8	24	2	15	45	0.212	0.268	0.378	0.646	-379.1

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.

Career OBP .268 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.646 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 14.6% 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
2001	KCR	AL	6	16	4	5	1	1	2	2	0	2	2	0.312	—	—	—	—	0.0
2002	KCR	AL	51	134	16	27	5	1	6	17	1	8	32	0.201	.261 (-23%)	.331 (-23%)	.416 (-7%)	.747 (-14%)	-379.1
2003	KCR	AL	13	32	3	7	0	0	0	3	0	5	4	0.219	—	—	—	—	0.0
2004	KCR	AL	11	35	5	7	2	0	0	2	1	0	7	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0