Ken Berry

Born: 5/10/1941 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-09 | Final Game: 1975-05-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Allen Kent Berry

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Biography

Ken Berry was a professional baseball player born in 1941, whose career spanned from 1962 until his retirement in 1975. Primarily known as a position player, Berry played in a total of 1,383 games, accumulating 1,053 hits and finishing his career with a batting average of .255. He was notable for his contributions at the plate, hitting 58 home runs and driving in 343 runs over his career. Additionally, Berry showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 45 bases and demonstrating a well-rounded skill set that made him a valuable player during his time in Major League Baseball. Berry was selected as an All-Star once during his career, highlighting his excellence among his peers. He played during an era characterized by a transition in baseball, moving away from the deadball era into a time when power hitting began to take precedence. Known for his defensive capabilities in the outfield, Berry was also recognized for his strong arm and reliable glove, which contributed to his teams’ successes. His career reflects a dedication to the game and an ability to adapt to the evolving landscape of baseball throughout the 1960s and early 1970s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1383	4136	422	1053	150	23	58	343	45	298	569	0.255	0.308	0.344	0.652	-3215.5

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.652 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 5.1% 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
1962	CHW	AL	3	6	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	CHW	AL	4	5	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	CHW	AL	12	32	4	12	1	0	1	4	0	5	3	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	CHW	AL	157	472	51	103	17	4	12	42	4	28	96	0.218	.245 (-11%)	.310 (-14%)	.371 (-7%)	.682 (-10%)	-1021.7
1966	CHW	AL	147	443	50	120	20	2	8	34	7	28	63	0.271	.248 (+9%)	.309 (+2%)	.376 (+1%)	.685 (+1%)	94.0
1967	CHW	AL	147	485	49	117	14	4	7	41	9	46	68	0.241	.242 (avg)	.306 (+1%)	.357 (-8%)	.663 (-4%)	-237.5
1968	CHW	AL	153	504	49	127	21	2	7	32	6	25	64	0.252	.236 (+6%)	.298 (-4%)	.340 (+1%)	.638 (-1%)	-224.7
1969	CHW	AL	130	297	25	69	12	2	4	18	1	24	50	0.232	.248 (-6%)	.320 (-7%)	.369 (-12%)	.689 (-10%)	-545.1
1970	CHW	AL	141	463	45	128	12	2	7	50	6	43	61	0.276	.253 (+9%)	.325 (+6%)	.385 (-8%)	.711 (-1%)	-10.7
1971	LAA	AL	111	298	29	66	17	0	3	22	3	18	33	0.221	.249 (-11%)	.316 (-15%)	.365 (-15%)	.682 (-15%)	-898.9
1972	LAA	AL	119	409	41	118	15	3	5	39	5	35	47	0.289	.243 (+18%)	.310 (+12%)	.353 (+6%)	.664 (+9%)	696.9
1973	LAA	AL	136	415	48	118	11	2	3	36	1	26	50	0.284	.256 (+11%)	.325 (avg)	.378 (-10%)	.703 (-5%)	-391.4
1974	ATL	AL	98	267	21	64	9	2	1	24	3	18	26	0.240	.256 (-7%)	.324 (-9%)	.369 (-19%)	.693 (-14%)	-676.5
1975	CLE	AL	25	40	6	8	1	0	0	1	0	1	7	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	1311	1098	2722	85	30	15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	CHA	OF	2	1	4	1	0	1
1963	CHA	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1963	CHA	OF	2	1	6	0	1	0
1964	CHA	OF	12	10	15	0	0	0
1965	CHA	OF	156	142	331	6	7	1
1966	CHA	OF	141	114	208	10	2	1
1967	CHA	OF	143	125	233	9	2	1
1968	CHA	OF	151	137	352	11	7	2
1969	CHA	OF	120	82	215	7	0	1
1970	CHA	OF	138	129	331	9	4	2
1971	CAL	OF	101	79	237	5	3	0
1972	CAL	OF	116	107	272	13	0	5
1973	CAL	OF	129	106	307	5	1	0
1974	ML4	OF	82	56	187	8	1	1
1975	CLE	OF	18	9	24	1	2	0