Juan Bernhardt

Born: 8/31/1953 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1976-07-10 | Final Game: 1979-04-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Juan Ramon Bernhardt

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Biography

Juan Bernhardt, born in 1953, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1979. Primarily serving as a position player, Bernhardt played a total of 154 games during his brief career. He recorded 117 hits, showcasing his ability to connect with the ball, and finished with a batting average of .238. His power at the plate was evident with 9 home runs and he contributed 43 RBIs to his teams, demonstrating a solid capacity for driving in runs. Bernhardt's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Although he may not have achieved superstar status, his contributions as a versatile player were valuable to his teams. Additionally, his 3 stolen bases reflected an aspect of his game that emphasized speed and agility, crucial traits for a position player of his time. While his time in the majors was relatively short, Juan Bernhardt remains a notable figure for his perseverance in a competitive era of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
154	492	46	117	19	2	9	43	3	14	40	0.238	0.261	0.339	0.601	-1478.5

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career SLG .339 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.601 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 15.5% 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
1976	NYY	AL	10	21	1	4	1	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	SEA	AL	89	305	32	74	9	2	7	30	2	5	26	0.243	.264 (-8%)	.329 (-21%)	.401 (-12%)	.730 (-16%)	-987.5
1978	SEA	AL	54	165	13	38	9	0	2	12	1	9	10	0.230	.257 (-11%)	.323 (-17%)	.378 (-15%)	.702 (-16%)	-491.0
1979	SEA	AL	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0