Peter Bergeron

Born: 11/9/1977 in Greenfield, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-09-07 | Final Game: 2004-04-18

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Peter Francis Bergeron

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Biography

Peter Bergeron, born in 1977, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2004. Primarily serving as an outfielder, Bergeron played a total of 308 games during his career. He was known for his speed on the bases, accumulating 31 stolen bases, which highlighted his ability to disrupt opposing defenses. Despite facing challenges at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of .226, Bergeron contributed with 249 hits and 56 RBIs, alongside 8 home runs. Bergeron began his career during a time when the game was seeing a shift towards more power-oriented players, yet he showcased a versatile playing style that emphasized speed and agility. His contributions to the teams he played for were appreciated, particularly in his ability to cover ground in the outfield and utilize his quickness to impact games. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the elite of his era, Bergeron's dedication and performance in the field left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. He retired from baseball on April 18, 2004, but his legacy as a hardworking player who made the most of his skills remains a part of his team's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
308	1103	171	249	41	13	8	56	31	119	252	0.226	0.303	0.308	0.612	-4102.8

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career SLG .308 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.612 vs. league average 0.766 across their career seasons — 20.1% 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
1999	WSN	NL	16	45	12	11	2	0	0	1	0	9	5	0.244	—	—	—	—	-87.7
2000	WSN	NL	148	518	80	127	25	7	5	31	11	58	100	0.245	.270 (-9%)	.344 (-7%)	.437 (-20%)	.782 (-14%)	-1608.3
2001	WSN	NL	102	375	53	79	11	4	3	16	10	28	87	0.211	.263 (-20%)	.332 (-17%)	.426 (-33%)	.758 (-26%)	-1906.2
2002	WSN	NL	31	123	24	23	3	2	0	7	10	22	44	0.187	.261 (-28%)	.331 (-6%)	.416 (-41%)	.747 (-26%)	-500.6
2004	WSN	NL	11	42	2	9	0	0	0	1	0	2	16	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0