Neil Berry

Born: 1/11/1922 in Kalamazoo, MI, USA

Died: 8/24/2016 in Kalamazoo, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-04-20 | Final Game: 1954-05-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Cornelius John Berry

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Biography

Neil Berry, born in 1922, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player from 1948 to 1954. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 442 games in Major League Baseball, showcasing a blend of versatility and grit during an era marked by the transition between the post-war years and the rise of modern baseball. Berry recorded a total of 265 hits, contributing 74 RBIs to his teams while maintaining a batting average of .244. Although he did not hit any home runs during his career, his ability to steal bases was evident with 11 successful attempts, demonstrating his speed and base-running acumen. Berry's career unfolded during a significant period in baseball history, as the sport was experiencing shifts in player demographics and playing styles. While he may not have been a star player, Berry's contributions were felt in the dugout and on the field, where he provided reliable depth to his teams. His journey through the game reflected the challenges and competitiveness of the era, as he navigated a landscape filled with emerging talents and established veterans. Berry's legacy is preserved in the annals of baseball history, where his work ethic and determination continue to inspire future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
442	1087	148	265	28	9	0	74	11	113	105	0.244	0.317	0.286	0.603	-2885.9

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.603 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1948	DET	AL	87	256	46	68	8	1	16	1	37	23	0.266	.263 (+1%)	.340 (+5%)	.379 (-20%)	.719 (-8%)	-255.4
1949	DET	AL	109	329	38	78	9	1	18	4	27	24	0.237	.262 (-10%)	.343 (-13%)	.384 (-30%)	.727 (-22%)	-1380.9
1950	DET	AL	39	40	9	10	1	0	7	0	6	11	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1951	DET	AL	67	157	17	36	5	2	9	4	10	15	0.229	.260 (-12%)	.336 (-18%)	.385 (-26%)	.721 (-22%)	-653.3
1952	DET	AL	73	189	22	43	4	3	13	1	22	19	0.228	.252 (-10%)	.326 (-5%)	.369 (-24%)	.696 (-15%)	-469.0
1953	SLA	AL	57	99	14	28	1	2	11	1	9	10	0.283	.264 (+7%)	.335 (+2%)	.397 (-16%)	.733 (-8%)	-127.3
1953	CHW	AL	5	8	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.125	—	—	—	—	-127.3
1954	BAL	AL	5	9	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	151	0	338	363	19	83
3B	28	0	22	33	9	2
SS	172	3	252	439	37	92

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1948	DET	2B	26	0	71	79	3	15
1948	DET	SS	41	0	67	120	14	31
1949	DET	2B	95	0	225	234	14	56
1949	DET	SS	4	0	2	3	0	0
1950	DET	2B	2	0	2	4	0	1
1950	DET	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1950	DET	SS	12	0	20	31	3	13
1951	DET	2B	10	0	9	9	0	2
1951	DET	3B	7	0	6	12	2	1
1951	DET	SS	38	0	63	106	10	19
1952	DET	3B	2	0	1	2	0	0
1952	DET	SS	66	0	90	158	9	26
1953	SLA	2B	15	0	26	27	2	8
1953	SLA	3B	18	0	15	18	7	1
1953	SLA	SS	6	0	4	14	1	1
1953	CHA	2B	3	0	5	10	0	1
1954	BAL	SS	5	3	6	7	0	2