Carlos Bernier, baseball player, 1953-1953

Carlos Bernier

Born: 1/28/1927 in Juana Diaz, P.R.

Died: 4/6/1989 in Juana Diaz, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1953-04-22 | Final Game: 1953-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

Carlos Bernier, born in 1927, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1950s. He played as a position player primarily for the Pittsburgh Pirates and saw action in a total of 105 games from April 22, 1953, to September 22, 1953. Known for his speed on the bases, Bernier recorded 15 stolen bases in his brief career, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing pitchers and defenses. Although his batting average was .213, Bernier contributed to his team's offensive efforts with 66 hits, including 3 home runs and 31 RBIs. He played during a transitional time in baseball, just before the wave of integration that would change the sport forever and in an era that began to emphasize the importance of speed and athleticism. While his Major League tenure was relatively short, Bernier's accomplishments as a player reflect the tenacity and talent of athletes who paved the way for future generations in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
105 310 48 66 7 8 3 31 15 51 53 0.213 0.332 0.316 0.648 -608.9

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.

Career OBP .332 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .316 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 20.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.648 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 11.7% 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
1953 PIT NL 105 310 48 66 7 8 3 31 15 51 53 0.213 .264 (-19%) .335 (-1%) .397 (-20%) .733 (-12%) -608.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 86 0 220 8 7 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1953 PIT OF 86 0 220 8 7 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 13
Center Field 49
Right Field 24