Joe Berry

Born: 9/10/1872 in Steubenville, OH, USA

Died: 3/13/1961 in Allenwood, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-09-04 | Final Game: 1902-09-04

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Joseph Howard Berry

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Biography

Joe Berry was a professional baseball player born in 1872, who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1902 season. He played as a position player, participating in just one game for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite his limited time on the field, Berry managed to make an impact during that solitary contest, recording 1 hit in 4 at-bats, which culminated in a batting average of .25. He also contributed 1 run batted in (RBI) and successfully stole 1 base, showcasing a glimpse of his potential as a player. Berry's career spanned a transformative era for baseball, transitioning from the late 19th century into the early 20th century, a time when the game was evolving in terms of both play style and strategy. While his time in the major leagues was short-lived, Joe Berry's brief career remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the challenges many players faced in securing a lasting place in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0.250	0.400	0.250	0.650	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +24.4% above league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 27.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — near 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
1902	PHI	NL	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1	0	3	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	PHI	C	1	0	3	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1