Claude Berry, baseball player, 1904-1915

Claude Berry

Born: 2/14/1880 in Losantville, IN, USA

Died: 2/1/1974 in Richmond, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-04-22 | Final Game: 1915-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Claude Elzy Berry

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Biography

Claude Berry, born in 1880, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1904 to 1915, during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Berry played a total of 245 games, amassing 165 hits and demonstrating his versatility as a position player. While he recorded a batting average of .219, he contributed to his teams with 65 runs batted in and showcased his speed on the bases with 14 stolen bases. Although Berry's power at the plate was limited, as evidenced by his three home runs, his overall contributions to the game during a formative period in baseball history were significant. His career came at a time when the sport was evolving, and players like Berry played a crucial role in shaping the dynamics of the game that would continue to develop in the years to come. Berry's legacy remains a reflection of the time he played in, highlighting the grit and determination of players in the early 1900s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
245 753 72 165 31 10 3 65 14 60 101 0.219 0.279 0.299 0.577 -1640.7

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career OBP .279 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Career SLG .299 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.577 vs. league average 0.638 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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
1904 CHW AL 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1906 PHA AL 10 30 2 7 0 0 0 2 1 2 7 0.233 — — — — 0.0
1907 PHA AL 8 19 2 4 2 0 0 1 0 2 2 0.211 — — — — 0.0
1914 PTF FL 124 411 35 98 18 9 2 36 6 26 50 0.238 .255 (-7%) .322 (-12%) .339 (avg) .661 (-6%) -598.4
1915 PTF FL 100 292 32 56 11 1 1 26 7 29 42 0.192 .250 (-23%) .318 (-15%) .332 (-26%) .651 (-21%) -1042.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 242 16 1020 376 41 26

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1904 CHA C 3 0 5 1 0 0
1906 PHA C 10 10 52 24 5 0
1907 PHA C 8 6 29 5 2 0
1914 PTF C 122 0 550 202 23 18
1915 PTF C 99 0 384 144 11 8

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 242