Al Bergman, baseball player, 1916-1916

Al Bergman

Born: 9/27/1889 in Peru, IN, USA

Died: 6/21/1961 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-08-29 | Final Game: 1916-09-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Alfred Henry Bergman

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Biography

Al Bergman was a professional baseball player, born in 1889, who played as a position player in the major leagues for a brief period in 1916. His career spanned from August 29 to September 12 of that year, during which he appeared in 8 games. Bergman recorded a total of 3 hits, culminating in a batting average of .214. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his time in the league reflected the competitive nature of early 20th-century baseball, a time characterized by the transition away from the deadball era towards a more offense-driven style of play. Though his major league career was short-lived, Al Bergman's participation in the sport during this pivotal time contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. With no stolen bases and limited offensive production, he remains a figure emblematic of the many players who sought to make their mark in a rapidly evolving game. His brief stint in the majors serves as a reminder of the numerous individuals who played the game during its formative years, each contributing to the development of baseball as America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 14 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 4 0.214 0.312 0.357 0.670 0.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .357 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +9.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.670 vs. league average 0.641 across their career seasons — near 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
1916 CLE AL 8 14 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 4 0.214 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 2 6 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1916 CLE 2B 3 0 2 6 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Notre Dame South Bend IN 1914, 1915