Johnny Berger, baseball player, 1922-1927

Johnny Berger

Born: 8/27/1901 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 5/7/1979 in Lake Charles, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-20 | Final Game: 1927-09-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Henne Berger

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Biography

Johnny Berger, born in 1901, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1922 to 1927. Primarily a position player, Berger made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball, participating in 11 games during his time in the league. He concluded his career with a batting average of .312, showcasing a solid performance at the plate with 5 hits and 1 run batted in. His ability to contribute offensively was highlighted by his lone stolen base, reflecting a speed element to his game that was appreciated during the era. Despite the limited number of games in which he played, Berger's .312 batting average positioned him well among his contemporaries, underscoring his potential as a capable hitter in the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball. While his career did not reach the heights of many of his peers, Berger's contributions during his playing years remain a testament to the varied talents that enriched the game during the 1920s. His story reflects the experiences of many players of the time who struggled to find a lasting place in the major leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 16 1 5 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 0.312 0.389 0.312 0.701 0.0

Career AVG .312 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — +10.2% above league average.

Career OBP .389 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +12.7% above league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.701 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 5.2% 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
1922 PHA AL 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1927 WSN AL 9 15 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 0.267 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 11 0 29 0 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1922 PHA C 2 0 4 0 0 0
1927 WS1 C 9 0 25 0 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 11