Damon Berryhill, baseball player, 1987-1997

Damon Berryhill

Born: 12/3/1963 in South Laguna, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-09-05 | Final Game: 1997-09-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Damon Scott Berryhill

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Biography

Damon Berryhill, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1997. Primarily serving as a catcher, Berryhill played a total of 683 games during his career, showcasing his durability and commitment to the game. He recorded 488 hits, with a batting average of .240, and demonstrated power at the plate by hitting 47 home runs and driving in 257 runs. While not known for his speed, he did manage to steal 3 bases throughout his time in the league. Berryhill played during a transitional period in baseball, as the game began to embrace a more offensive approach in the late 1980s and early 1990s. His contributions as a solid defensive catcher and a reliable hitter were instrumental for the teams he played for, including the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves. Though he may not have been a household name, his consistent presence in the lineup and his ability to handle pitching staffs made him a respected figure in the dugout and among teammates. After retiring, Berryhill continued to be involved in baseball, contributing his knowledge and experience to the next generation of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
683 2030 175 488 106 6 47 257 3 139 409 0.240 0.288 0.368 0.656 -3590.4

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career SLG .368 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.656 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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
1987 CHC NL 12 28 2 5 1 0 0 1 0 3 5 0.179 — — — — 0.0
1988 CHC NL 95 309 19 80 19 1 7 38 1 17 56 0.259 .254 (+2%) .317 (-7%) .377 (+5%) .695 (-1%) -146.2
1989 CHC NL 91 334 37 86 13 0 5 41 1 16 54 0.257 .254 (+1%) .319 (-9%) .375 (-9%) .694 (-9%) -600.1
1990 CHC NL 17 53 6 10 4 0 1 9 0 5 14 0.189 .257 (-27%) .324 (-22%) .385 (-17%) .710 (-19%) -180.8
1991 CHC NL 62 159 13 30 7 0 5 14 1 11 41 0.189 .255 (-26%) .323 (-24%) .384 (-15%) .708 (-19%) -571.8
1991 ATL NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — -571.8
1992 ATL NL 101 307 21 70 16 1 10 43 0 17 67 0.228 .255 (-11%) .322 (-17%) .377 (+2%) .699 (-7%) -501.8
1993 ATL NL 115 335 24 82 18 2 8 43 0 21 64 0.245 .265 (-8%) .332 (-12%) .403 (-5%) .735 (-9%) -647.6
1994 BOS AL 82 255 30 67 17 2 6 34 0 19 59 0.263 .269 (-3%) .338 (-8%) .424 (-2%) .763 (-5%) -289.6
1995 CIN NL 34 82 6 15 3 0 2 11 0 10 19 0.183 .266 (-31%) .337 (-23%) .417 (-30%) .755 (-27%) -430.1
1997 SFG NL 73 167 17 43 8 0 3 23 0 20 29 0.257 .266 (-3%) .336 (-1%) .419 (-14%) .756 (-8%) -222.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
20 66 4 10 1 0 2 7 5 18 0.152

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1997 NLDS1 SFN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1993 NLCS ATL 6 19 2 4 0 0 1 3 1 5 0.211
1992 NLCS ATL 7 24 1 4 1 0 0 1 3 2 0.167
1992 WS ATL 6 22 1 2 0 0 1 3 1 11 0.091

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 6 0 0 1
C 590 507 3104 273 41 24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 CHN C 11 7 37 3 4 0
1988 CHN C 90 80 448 54 9 5
1989 CHN C 89 84 473 41 4 4
1990 CHN C 15 15 87 3 2 0
1991 CHN C 48 37 211 24 8 2
1991 ATL C 1 0 3 0 0 0
1992 ATL C 84 75 426 31 1 5
1993 ATL C 105 85 570 52 6 2
1994 BOS C 67 59 409 29 2 3
1995 CIN 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1995 CIN C 29 21 152 12 2 1
1997 SFN 1B 1 0 5 0 0 1
1997 SFN C 51 44 288 24 3 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 590
First Base 2
Designated Hitter 6

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 SFN NL $466,665
1995 BOS AL $200,000
1995 CIN NL $580,000
1994 BOS AL $500,000
1993 ATL NL $1,000,000
1992 ATL NL $370,000
1991 CHN NL $230,000
1990 CHN NL $200,000
1989 CHN NL $115,000
1988 CHN NL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $3,724,165

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Orange Coast College Costa Mesa CA 1983, 1984

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1988 Rookie of the Year NL 6th 3.0 120 0