Marty Berghammer

Born: 6/18/1888 in Elliott, PA, USA

Died: 12/21/1957 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-09-08 | Final Game: 1915-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Martin Andrew Berghammer

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Biography

Marty Berghammer, born in 1888, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented style of play. His career spanned from 1911 to 1915, during which he played a total of 285 games primarily as a position player. Berghammer showcased his versatility on the field, contributing not only with his bat but also with his speed, as evidenced by his 46 stolen bases. Throughout his career, Berghammer accumulated 180 hits and posted a batting average of .233. He recorded one home run and drove in 52 runs, reflecting a solid, albeit unspectacular offensive performance in a time when pitching dominated the game. Despite the challenges of competing in an evolving sport, Berghammer's contributions as a player were notable, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
285	774	136	180	16	7	1	52	46	103	92	0.233	0.335	0.275	0.610	-371.6

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .275 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.610 vs. league average 0.667 across their career seasons — 8.5% 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
1911	CHW	AL	2	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1913	CIN	NL	74	188	25	41	4	1	1	13	16	10	29	0.218	.259 (-16%)	.325 (-17%)	.345 (-23%)	.670 (-20%)	-661.4
1914	CIN	NL	77	112	15	25	2	0	0	6	4	10	18	0.223	.255 (-13%)	.322 (-11%)	.339 (-29%)	.661 (-20%)	-366.5
1915	PTF	FL	132	469	96	114	10	6	0	33	26	83	44	0.243	.250 (-3%)	.318 (+16%)	.332 (-13%)	.651 (+1%)	656.3