Doug Bernier, baseball player, 2008-2015

Doug Bernier

Born: 6/24/1980 in Santa Maria, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-06-17 | Final Game: 2015-05-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Douglas Howell Bernier

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Biography

Doug Bernier, born in 1980, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2015. Primarily a position player, Bernier's career spanned a total of 46 games, during which he recorded 15 hits and drove in 7 runs, achieving a batting average of .217. Known for his versatility on the field, he also contributed with 2 stolen bases, showcasing a blend of speed and agility during his time in the league. Bernier played in an era characterized by a mix of traditional baseball styles and the rising influence of analytics, which began to reshape how teams evaluated player performance. While his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the league's elite, his presence in the dugout and the clubhouse was valued for his work ethic and leadership qualities. As a player who navigated the challenges of a competitive landscape, Bernier's journey through professional baseball stands as a testament to perseverance and the pursuit of opportunity.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
46 69 12 15 4 0 0 7 2 10 21 0.217 0.333 0.275 0.609 -79.2

Career AVG .217 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .275 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.609 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 15.6% 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
2008 COL NL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2013 MIN AL 33 53 9 12 3 0 0 5 2 8 15 0.226 .253 (-11%) .317 (+7%) .396 (-29%) .714 (-13%) -79.2
2014 MIN AL 7 7 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.286 — — — — 0.0
2015 MIN AL 4 5 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 10 3 8 10 0 2
3B 9 2 0 3 0 0
SS 23 13 18 50 0 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 COL 2B 2 1 5 2 0 0
2013 MIN 2B 4 1 1 2 0 0
2013 MIN 3B 7 1 0 2 0 0
2013 MIN SS 20 12 17 46 0 9
2014 MIN 2B 2 1 2 3 0 1
2014 MIN SS 3 1 1 4 0 0
2015 MIN 2B 2 0 0 3 0 1
2015 MIN 3B 2 1 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 10
Third Base 9
Shortstop 23
Designated Hitter 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Cuesta College San Luis Obispo CA 1999, 2000
Oral Roberts University Tulsa OK 2001, 2002