Adam Bernero, baseball player, 2000-2006

Adam Bernero

Born: 11/28/1976 in San Jose, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-08-01 | Final Game: 2006-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Adam Gino Bernero

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Biography

Adam Bernero, born in 1976, was a professional pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 until 2006. He made his debut with the Atlanta Braves and went on to pitch for several teams, including the Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies, and the Kansas City Royals. Bernero's career spanned a transformative period in baseball that included the rise of offensive play and shifting pitching strategies, often characterized by a focus on strikeouts and power pitching. Throughout his career, Bernero compiled a record of 11-27 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.91. He struck out a total of 247 batters, showcasing his ability to generate swing-and-miss with his pitches despite the challenges he faced on the mound. While he did not register any saves, Bernero contributed to his teams as a starter and reliever, providing depth to the pitching staff during his time in the league. His journey through the majors reflects the ups and downs experienced by many players in the competitive environment of professional baseball. After retiring from the game in 2006, Bernero left behind a legacy that illustrates the challenges and perseverance inherent in a major league career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 27 150 37 0 0 0 376.0 430 247 58 133 247 5.91 0

Career ERA 5.91 vs. league average 4.45 across their career seasons — 32.9% 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
2000 DET AL 0 1 12 4 0 0 0 34.3 33 16 13 20 4.19 4.77 (+12%) 381.4
2001 DET AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 12.3 13 10 4 8 7.30 4.42 (-65%) -855.2
2002 DET AL 4 7 28 11 0 0 0 101.7 128 70 31 69 6.20 4.28 (-45%) -1536.7
2003 DET AL 1 12 18 17 0 0 0 100.7 104 68 41 54 6.08 4.40 (-38%) -2048.3
2003 COL NL 0 2 31 0 0 0 0 32.7 33 19 13 26 5.23 4.40 (-19%) -259.4
2004 COL NL 1 1 16 2 0 0 0 32.3 36 20 17 21 5.57 4.46 (-25%) -1364.9
2005 ATL NL 4 3 36 0 0 0 0 47.0 61 34 12 37 6.51 4.29 (-52%) 523.4
2006 PHI NL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 2.0 7 8 2 0 36.00 — 0.0
2006 KCR AL 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 13.0 15 2 0 12 1.38 4.53 (+69%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
151 16 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0.062 0.062 0.062 0.125 0.0

Career AVG .062 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 76.5% below league average.

Career OBP .062 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 81.3% below league average.

Career SLG .062 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 85.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.125 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 83.6% 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
2000 DET AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 DET AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 DET AL 28 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2003 DET AL 19 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2003 COL NL 31 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 COL NL 16 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 ATL NL 36 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 PHI NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 KCR AL 3 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 150 37 22 45 2 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 DET P 12 4 2 6 0 2
2001 DET P 5 0 3 1 0 0
2002 DET P 28 11 4 10 1 1
2003 DET P 18 17 6 14 0 1
2003 COL P 31 0 3 5 0 1
2004 COL P 16 2 1 4 0 0
2005 ATL P 36 0 3 4 1 0
2006 PHI P 1 1 0 0 0 0
2006 KCA P 3 2 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 150

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 ATL NL $450,000
2004 COL NL $320,000
2003 DET AL $314,000
Total Career Earnings $1,084,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Armstrong Atlantic State University Savannah GA 1999
Sacramento City College Sacramento CA 1997
Culver-Stockton College Canton MO 1998