Charlie Berry

Born: 10/18/1902 in Phillipsburg, NJ, USA

Died: 9/6/1972 in Evanston, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-06-15 | Final Game: 1938-09-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Charles Francis Berry

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Biography

Charlie Berry, born in 1902, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1925 to 1938. He played a total of 709 games, during which he made a significant impact with his offensive contributions. Berry recorded 539 hits and achieved a batting average of .267, showcasing his ability to make contact and drive the ball. He hit 23 home runs and tallied 256 runs batted in (RBIs) over the course of his career, underscoring his role as a reliable middle-of-the-order hitter. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the base paths, accumulating 13 stolen bases. Berry's playing style embodied the characteristics of the era, as he navigated the transition from the livelier offensive climate of the 1920s to the more competitive landscapes of the 1930s. His contributions to his teams were not only measured by his individual statistics but also by his ability to perform in crucial moments of the game. As a player who enjoyed a decade-long career, Berry left a lasting legacy in the annals of baseball history, contributing to the rich tapestry of the sport during a time of evolving strategies and growing fan engagement.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
709	2018	196	539	88	29	23	256	13	160	196	0.267	0.322	0.374	0.696	-1954.5

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career SLG .374 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.696 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — 6.4% 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
1925	PHA	AL	10	14	1	3	1	0	0	3	0	0	2	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1928	BOS	AL	80	177	18	46	7	3	1	19	1	21	19	0.260	.280 (-7%)	.342 (avg)	.395 (-11%)	.737 (-6%)	-173.6
1929	BOS	AL	77	207	19	50	11	4	1	21	2	15	29	0.242	.289 (-17%)	.353 (-15%)	.415 (-16%)	.769 (-15%)	-653.0
1930	BOS	AL	88	256	31	74	9	6	6	35	2	16	22	0.289	.293 (-2%)	.354 (-7%)	.429 (+3%)	.784 (-2%)	-133.6
1931	BOS	AL	111	357	41	101	16	2	6	49	4	29	38	0.283	.276 (+2%)	.338 (avg)	.388 (avg)	.726 (avg)	-1.2
1932	BOS	AL	10	32	0	6	3	0	0	6	0	3	2	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	CHW	AL	72	226	33	69	15	6	4	31	3	21	23	0.305	.275 (+11%)	.335 (+9%)	.391 (+22%)	.726 (+16%)	0.0
1933	CHW	AL	86	271	25	69	8	3	2	28	0	17	16	0.255	.270 (-6%)	.329 (-9%)	.377 (-13%)	.707 (-11%)	-551.8
1934	PHA	AL	99	269	14	72	10	2	0	34	1	22	23	0.268	.278 (-4%)	.340 (-5%)	.392 (-19%)	.733 (-12%)	-613.0
1935	PHA	AL	62	190	14	48	7	3	3	29	0	10	20	0.253	.279 (-10%)	.342 (-15%)	.399 (-8%)	.742 (-11%)	-439.7
1936	PHA	AL	13	17	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	6	2	0.059	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	PHA	AL	1	2	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
C	657	0	2047	406	44	48

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1925	PHA	C	4	9	0	1	0
1928	BOS	C	63	153	34	8	2
1929	BOS	C	72	236	51	5	8
1930	BOS	C	85	279	56	4	4
1931	BOS	C	102	312	78	6	8
1932	BOS	C	10	28	6	2	3
1932	CHA	C	70	212	52	5	5
1933	CHA	C	83	260	39	4	1
1934	PHA	C	99	339	48	5	9
1935	PHA	C	56	189	37	3	7
1936	PHA	C	12	29	4	1	0
1938	PHA	C	1	1	1	0	1