Bill Bernhard

Born: 3/16/1871 in Clarence, NY, USA

Died: 3/30/1949 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-04-24 | Final Game: 1907-09-27

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: William Henry Bernhard

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Biography

Bill Bernhard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1899 to 1907. Born in 1871, Bernhard made a significant impact during an era when the game was evolving and the pitching mound was becoming a focal point of strategy in baseball. He amassed a career record of 116 wins and 81 losses, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound with a commendable earned run average of 3.04. His prowess in striking out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 545 strikeouts over his career. Additionally, Bernhard contributed to his teams' successes by notching 3 saves, a notable achievement for pitchers of his time. Bernhard played for several teams during his career, including the Chicago Orphans and the New York Highlanders, and he was known for his competitive spirit and solid pitching mechanics. His performance during the early 20th century helped lay the groundwork for the modern pitching role, as he exemplified the blend of skill and strategy that would define future generations of hurlers. As baseball transitioned through various eras, including the deadball era, Bernhard's contributions remained a testament to the evolving nature of the game and the increasing importance of pitcher specialization.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
116	81	231	200	175	14	3	1792.0	1860	605	26	365	545	3.04	0

Career ERA 3.04 vs. league average 3.03 across their career seasons — near 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
1899	PHI	NL	6	6	21	12	10	1	0	132.3	120	39	36	23	2.65	3.85 (+31%)	39.2
1900	PHI	NL	15	10	32	27	20	0	2	218.7	284	116	74	49	4.77	3.68 (-30%)	289.2
1901	PHA	AL	17	10	31	27	26	1	0	257.0	328	129	50	58	4.52	3.49 (-30%)	691.8
1902	PHA	AL	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	7	1	3	1	1.00	3.17 (+68%)	0.0
1902	CLE	AL	17	5	27	24	22	3	1	217.0	169	53	34	57	2.20	3.17 (+31%)	1426.6
1903	CLE	AL	14	5	20	19	18	3	0	165.7	151	39	21	60	2.12	3.10 (+32%)	2667.0
1904	CLE	AL	23	13	38	37	35	4	0	320.7	323	76	55	137	2.13	2.66 (+20%)	3638.9
1905	CLE	AL	7	13	22	19	17	0	0	174.3	185	65	34	56	3.36	2.82 (-19%)	-173.8
1906	CLE	AL	16	15	31	30	23	2	0	255.3	235	72	47	85	2.54	2.68 (+5%)	2056.7
1907	CLE	AL	0	4	8	4	3	0	0	42.0	58	15	11	19	3.21	2.50 (-29%)	465.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
232	718	50	129	18	4	0	51	3	28	164	0.180	0.212	0.216	0.427	-3879.6

Career AVG .180 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 30.7% below league average.

Career OBP .212 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.

Career SLG .216 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 35.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.427 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — 34.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1899	PHI	NL	21	54	5	13	1	0	2	1	2	7	0.241	.282 (-15%)	.343 (-22%)	.366 (-29%)	.710 (-26%)	-230.9
1900	PHI	NL	32	91	7	14	1	0	6	0	3	18	0.154	.279 (-45%)	.338 (-47%)	.366 (-55%)	.705 (-51%)	-777.3
1901	PHA	AL	32	107	8	20	4	2	8	0	8	14	0.187	.271 (-31%)	.326 (-25%)	.359 (-27%)	.686 (-26%)	-475.7
1902	PHA	AL	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1902	CLE	AL	27	90	8	18	4	0	6	0	1	16	0.200	.266 (-25%)	.321 (-35%)	.343 (-29%)	.665 (-32%)	0.0
1903	CLE	AL	20	65	8	12	2	0	4	0	2	18	0.185	.261 (-29%)	.316 (-34%)	.345 (-38%)	.662 (-36%)	-362.8
1904	CLE	AL	38	124	5	22	4	1	13	1	4	39	0.177	.246 (-28%)	.300 (-30%)	.321 (-30%)	.622 (-30%)	-577.1
1905	CLE	AL	22	69	3	6	0	0	0	1	1	20	0.087	.248 (-65%)	.307 (-67%)	.322 (-73%)	.629 (-70%)	-715.0
1906	CLE	AL	31	99	4	21	1	1	12	0	7	30	0.212	.247 (-14%)	.307 (-14%)	.315 (-23%)	.622 (-19%)	-272.6
1907	CLE	AL	8	15	2	3	1	0	0	0	0	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	0	1	0	0
P	231	90	83	560	34	19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1899	PHI	P	21	0	2	34	4	1
1900	PHI	P	32	0	5	60	4	7
1901	PHA	OF	1	0	0	1	0	0
1901	PHA	P	31	0	22	85	4	1
1902	PHA	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1902	CLE	P	27	0	5	71	4	2
1903	CLE	P	20	0	6	56	2	1
1904	CLE	P	38	37	8	102	6	2
1905	CLE	P	22	19	14	53	3	1
1906	CLE	P	31	30	19	83	3	4
1907	CLE	P	8	4	2	16	4	0