Heinie Berger

Born: 1/7/1882 in LaSalle, IL, USA

Died: 2/10/1954 in Lakewood, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-05-06 | Final Game: 1910-07-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Charles Carl Berger

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Biography

Heinie Berger was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in the early 20th century, playing from 1907 until 1910. Born in 1882, Berger's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive approach in the game. Known for his skillful pitching and strategic mindset on the mound, he finished his career with a record of 32-29 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.6, showcasing his ability to limit runs and control games. Over the course of his career, Berger tallied 337 strikeouts and recorded one save, highlighting his effectiveness as a pitcher. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he consistently demonstrated a high level of performance and competitiveness. Although he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, Berger’s solid statistics and pitching prowess earned him a respected place in the annals of early baseball history. His legacy serves as a testament to the skill and dedication of pitchers during a time when the game was evolving rapidly.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
32	29	90	68	42	5	1	599.0	504	173	3	176	337	2.60	0

Career ERA 2.60 vs. league average 2.56 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1907	CLE	AL	3	3	14	7	5	1	0	87.3	74	29	20	50	2.99	2.50 (-20%)	1657.6
1908	CLE	AL	13	8	29	24	16	0	0	199.3	152	47	66	101	2.12	2.40 (+12%)	856.0
1909	CLE	AL	13	14	34	29	19	4	1	247.0	221	75	58	162	2.73	2.55 (-7%)	4324.6
1910	CLE	AL	3	4	13	8	2	0	0	65.3	57	22	32	24	3.03	2.79 (-9%)	-723.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
90	206	12	27	9	1	0	11	1	3	74	0.131	0.152	0.184	0.336	-1164.8

Career AVG .131 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 46.5% below league average.

Career OBP .152 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 50.6% below league average.

Career SLG .184 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 41.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.336 vs. league average 0.621 across their career seasons — 45.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1907	CLE	AL	14	28	2	5	1	0	1	0	2	5	0.179	—	—	—	—	0.0
1908	CLE	AL	29	74	3	8	3	0	5	0	0	30	0.108	.240 (-55%)	.298 (-64%)	.306 (-52%)	.605 (-58%)	-630.8
1909	CLE	AL	34	83	5	11	5	1	4	0	1	32	0.133	.244 (-46%)	.306 (-50%)	.312 (-31%)	.618 (-40%)	-534.0
1910	CLE	AL	13	21	2	3	0	0	1	1	0	7	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0