Tony Bernazard

Born: 8/24/1956 in Caguas, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1979-07-13 | Final Game: 1991-04-26

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Antonio Bernazard

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Biography

Tony Bernazard was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1991. Born in 1956, he played primarily as a position player and showcased a well-rounded skill set on the field. Over the course of his career, Bernazard appeared in 1,071 games, amassing a total of 970 hits, which contributed to a career batting average of .262. He demonstrated power at the plate with 75 home runs and added 391 runs batted in (RBIs) to his resume. An agile player, he also recorded 113 stolen bases, highlighting his speed and base-running abilities. Bernazard's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. His contributions were particularly notable as he played for several teams, including the Seattle Mariners and the New York Mets, where he became known for his versatility and competitive spirit. His ability to perform in various roles made him a valuable asset to his teams throughout his playing years. Following his retirement on April 26, 1991, Bernazard left behind a legacy that reflects the dynamic nature of baseball during the late 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1071	3700	523	970	177	30	75	391	113	428	606	0.262	0.339	0.387	0.726	1587.8

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .387 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.726 vs. league average 0.716 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
1979	WSN	NL	22	40	11	12	2	0	1	8	1	15	12	0.300	—	—	—	—	297.8
1980	WSN	NL	82	183	26	41	7	1	5	18	9	17	41	0.224	.264 (-15%)	.326 (-12%)	.387 (-8%)	.714 (-10%)	-339.9
1981	CHW	AL	106	384	53	106	14	4	6	34	4	54	66	0.276	.255 (+8%)	.320 (+15%)	.368 (+3%)	.688 (+9%)	787.9
1982	CHW	AL	137	540	90	138	25	9	11	56	11	67	88	0.256	.261 (-2%)	.324 (+4%)	.388 (+2%)	.712 (+3%)	351.6
1983	CHW	AL	59	233	30	61	16	2	2	26	2	17	45	0.262	.260 (avg)	.324 (-6%)	.389 (-4%)	.714 (-5%)	-271.6
1983	SEA	AL	80	300	35	80	18	1	6	30	21	38	52	0.267	.260 (+2%)	.324 (+8%)	.389 (+1%)	.714 (+4%)	-271.6
1984	CLE	AL	140	439	44	97	15	4	2	38	20	43	70	0.221	.259 (-15%)	.322 (-10%)	.384 (-25%)	.707 (-18%)	-1580.3
1985	CLE	AL	153	500	73	137	26	3	11	59	17	69	72	0.274	.257 (+7%)	.323 (+12%)	.390 (+3%)	.714 (+7%)	883.5
1986	CLE	AL	146	562	88	169	28	4	17	73	17	53	77	0.301	.257 (+17%)	.325 (+11%)	.395 (+15%)	.720 (+13%)	1524.5
1987	CLE	AL	79	293	39	70	12	1	11	30	7	25	49	0.239	.262 (-9%)	.331 (-9%)	.415 (-4%)	.746 (-6%)	-373.6
1987	OAK	AL	61	214	34	57	14	1	3	19	4	30	30	0.266	.262 (+1%)	.331 (+7%)	.415 (-8%)	.746 (-1%)	-373.6
1991	DET	AL	6	12	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1000	960	2100	2901	114	623
SS	24	11	21	49	5	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1979	MON	2B	14	13	22	34	1	4
1980	MON	2B	39	30	63	103	4	18
1980	MON	SS	22	11	19	48	5	7
1981	CHA	2B	104	104	228	320	7	66
1981	CHA	SS	1	0	0	1	0	0
1982	CHA	2B	137	137	353	443	12	116
1983	CHA	2B	59	59	96	189	7	38
1983	SEA	2B	79	78	166	233	12	51
1984	CLE	2B	136	122	264	397	20	85
1985	CLE	2B	147	141	311	399	16	86
1985	CLE	SS	1	0	2	0	0	1
1986	CLE	2B	146	144	351	442	17	95
1987	CLE	2B	78	77	153	200	6	39
1987	OAK	2B	59	55	90	135	11	22
1991	DET	2B	2	0	3	6	1	3