Joe Berry, baseball player, 1942-1946

Joe Berry

Born: 12/16/1904 in Huntsville, AR, USA

Died: 9/27/1958 in Anaheim, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-09-06 | Final Game: 1946-09-21

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 145 lbs

Full name: Jonas Arthur Berry

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Biography

Joe Berry, born in 1904, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1942 to 1946. He made a name for himself in the major leagues during a time when the sport was experiencing the impacts of World War II, which saw many players serve in the military, and the competition was often defined by a mix of established stars and emerging talent. Berry was known for his effective pitching style, evidenced by his career earned run average (ERA) of 2.45, which placed him among the more reliable pitchers of his era. Throughout his career, Berry recorded a win-loss record of 21-22, a testament to his resilience on the mound. He struck out 117 batters and contributed significantly to his teams with 18 saves, showcasing his ability to close out games. Berry's contributions were particularly valuable during a transitional period in baseball history, as the sport began to integrate and evolve, paving the way for future generations of players. His legacy is remembered not only for his statistics but also for his role within the dynamic landscape of baseball during the mid-20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
21 22 133 0 0 0 18 294.0 246 80 14 87 117 2.45 0

Career ERA 2.45 vs. league average 3.60 across their career seasons — 32.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1942 CHC NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 7 4 2 1 18.00 — -
1944 PHA AL 10 8 53 0 0 0 12 111.3 78 24 23 44 1.94 3.57 (+46%) 1556.7
1945 PHA AL 8 7 52 0 0 0 5 130.3 114 34 38 51 2.35 3.67 (+36%) 1202.5
1946 PHA AL 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 13.0 15 4 3 5 2.77 3.59 (+23%) -48.7
1946 CLE AL 3 6 21 0 0 0 1 37.3 32 14 21 16 3.38 3.59 (+6%) -1146.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
133 70 5 11 2 0 0 3 0 4 14 0.157 0.203 0.186 0.388 0.0

Career AVG .157 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 39.1% below league average.

Career OBP .203 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.

Career SLG .186 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 47.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.388 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 43.0% 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
1942 CHC NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1944 PHA AL 53 25 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 8 0.120 — — — — 0.0
1945 PHA AL 52 35 3 5 2 0 0 1 0 2 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1946 PHA AL 5 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1946 CLE AL 21 7 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 133 0 28 63 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 CHN P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1944 PHA P 53 0 14 26 2 2
1945 PHA P 52 0 11 30 1 0
1946 PHA P 5 0 1 4 0 0
1946 CLE P 21 0 2 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 133