Jason Bergmann, baseball player, 2005-2010

Jason Bergmann

Born: 9/25/1981 in Neptune, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-08-28 | Final Game: 2010-04-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Jason Chris Bergmann

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Biography

Jason Bergmann, born in 1981, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2010. Known for his versatility on the mound, Bergmann made his debut with the Washington Nationals, where he showcased his ability to handle both starting and relief roles. Over his career, he compiled a record of 12-24, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.04. His strikeout total reached 299, reflecting his capability to miss bats and keep hitters off balance. Bergmann's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the rise of analytics and an increasing emphasis on pitching depth. While he did not achieve a high number of saves, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, particularly in a competitive National League landscape. Despite facing challenges in the win-loss column, Bergmann's resilience and determination on the mound exemplified the spirit of a professional athlete navigating the complexities of the game. After his playing days concluded in 2010, he left behind a legacy as a hard-working pitcher who contributed to the evolution of pitching strategies in the era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 24 155 50 1 0 0 389.7 400 218 65 153 299 5.04 0

Career ERA 5.04 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 16.1% worse than 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
2005 WAS NL 2 0 15 1 0 0 0 19.7 14 6 11 21 2.75 4.29 (+36%) 376.4
2006 WAS NL 0 2 29 6 0 0 0 64.7 81 48 27 54 6.68 4.53 (-48%) -1463.1
2007 WAS NL 6 6 21 21 0 0 0 115.3 99 57 42 86 4.45 4.47 (+1%) -1324.1
2008 WAS NL 2 11 30 22 1 0 0 139.7 153 79 47 96 5.09 4.32 (-18%) -2843.1
2009 WAS NL 2 4 56 0 0 0 0 48.0 50 24 25 40 4.50 4.32 (-4%) -914.3
2010 WAS NL 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 2.3 3 4 1 2 15.43 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
156 90 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 3 39 0.067 0.097 0.067 0.163 0.0

Career AVG .067 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 74.8% below league average.

Career OBP .097 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 70.9% below league average.

Career SLG .067 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 84.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.163 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 78.2% 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
2005 WAS NL 15 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2006 WAS NL 29 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 WAS NL 22 37 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 17 0.135 — — — — 0.0
2008 WAS NL 30 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 WAS NL 56 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 WAS NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 155 50 17 29 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 WAS P 15 1 1 2 0 0
2006 WAS P 29 6 5 4 0 0
2007 WAS P 21 21 6 10 1 2
2008 WAS P 30 22 5 10 1 0
2009 WAS P 56 0 0 3 2 2
2010 WAS P 4 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 155

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 WAS NL $750,000
2008 WAS NL $404,000
2007 WAS NL $380,000
2006 WAS NL $327,000
Total Career Earnings $1,861,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Rutgers - the State University of New Jersey New Brunswick NJ 2000, 2001, 2002