Jack Berly, baseball player, 1924-1933

Jack Berly

Born: 5/24/1903 in Natchitoches, LA, USA

Died: 6/26/1977 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-04-22 | Final Game: 1933-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John Chambers Berly

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Biography

Jack Berly, born in 1903, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1924 to 1933. He made his mark in a competitive era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Over his career, Berly compiled a win-loss record of 10-13, showcasing his resilience on the mound despite the challenges of the time. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 5.02, reflecting the difficulties many pitchers faced in an evolving league. During his tenure, Berly recorded 66 strikeouts and notched 2 saves, demonstrating his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief situations. Although his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his era, Berly's role in the game reflected the grit and determination of many players who worked tirelessly to leave their mark in Major League Baseball during the 1920s and early 1930s. His career serves as a reminder of the diverse talent that populated the sport during a pivotal time in its history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 13 65 18 6 2 2 215.3 245 120 17 98 66 5.02 0

Career ERA 5.02 vs. league average 4.06 across their career seasons — 23.6% 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
1924 STL NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 8.0 8 5 4 2 5.62 — -
1931 NY1 NL 7 8 27 11 4 1 0 111.3 114 48 51 45 3.88 4.10 (+5%) -1178.4
1932 PHI NL 1 2 21 1 1 0 2 46.0 61 39 21 15 7.63 4.13 (-85%) -1060.9
1933 PHI NL 2 3 13 6 1 1 0 50.0 62 28 22 4 5.04 3.86 (-31%) -2065.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
65 60 3 10 0 0 0 5 0 1 18 0.167 0.180 0.167 0.347 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 39.8% below league average.

Career OBP .180 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 46.6% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 56.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.347 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 52.1% 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
1924 STL NL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1931 NY1 NL 27 35 2 6 0 0 0 3 0 1 9 0.171 — — — — 0.0
1932 PHI NL 21 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1933 PHI NL 13 13 1 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 0.308 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 65 0 11 60 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1924 SLN P 4 0 0 4 0 0
1931 NY1 P 27 0 5 29 0 0
1932 PHI P 21 0 4 13 1 0
1933 PHI P 13 0 2 14 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 65