Dwight Bernard, baseball player, 1978-1982

Dwight Bernard

Born: 5/31/1952 in Mount Vernon, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-06-29 | Final Game: 1982-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Dwight Vern Bernard

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Biography

Dwight Bernard, born in 1952, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1982. Known for his reliable arm and competitive spirit, Bernard made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, moving away from the dominant pitching styles of the 1970s toward a more balanced offensive game. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 4-8 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.14, demonstrating his capacity to contribute to his teams in high-pressure situations. Throughout his tenure in the majors, Bernard amassed a total of 92 strikeouts and recorded 6 saves, showcasing his ability to close out games and handle late-inning pressure. While his career was relatively brief, Bernard's contributions on the mound were significant during an era marked by evolving strategies and player dynamics. He left the game after the 1982 season, but his journey through the league remains a testament to the dedication and skill required to compete at the highest level of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 8 115 2 0 0 6 176.0 196 81 10 86 92 4.14 0

Career ERA 4.14 vs. league average 3.80 across their career seasons — 8.9% 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
1978 NYN NL 1 4 30 1 0 0 0 48.0 54 23 27 26 4.31 3.69 (-17%) -709.4
1979 NYN NL 0 3 32 1 0 0 0 44.0 59 23 26 20 4.70 4.00 (-18%) -205.0
1981 ATL AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 5.0 5 2 6 1 3.60 — -
1982 ATL AL 3 1 47 0 0 0 6 79.0 78 33 27 45 3.76 3.86 (+3%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
115 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.200 0.429 0.200 0.629 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.

Career OBP .429 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +32.0% above league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 48.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.629 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 11.4% 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
1978 NYN NL 30 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1979 NYN NL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 ATL AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 ATL AL 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1982 ALCS ML4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1982 WS ML4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1981 AEDIV ML4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 4 0 0 4.3 0 0 0 1 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1982 ALCS ML4 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0.00
1982 WS ML4 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 1 0.00
1981 AEDIV ML4 0 0 2 0 0 2.3 0 0 0 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 115 2 7 23 0 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 NYN P 30 1 2 7 0 2
1979 NYN P 32 1 2 8 0 1
1981 ML4 P 6 0 0 0 0 0
1982 ML4 P 47 0 3 8 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 115

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Belmont University Nashville TN 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974