Harry Berte

Born: 5/10/1872 in Covington, KY, USA

Died: 5/6/1952 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-09-17 | Final Game: 1903-09-22

Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Harry Thomas Berte

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Biography

Harry Berte, born in 1872, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from September 17 to September 22 in 1903. As a position player, he made an impression in the Major Leagues during a time when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the late 19th century into a new era of the sport. Berte played in only four games, yet he showcased his skills with a notable batting average of .333, recording five hits and driving in one run. Despite his limited time in the majors, Berte's performance reflected the competitive nature of the early 1900s, a period marked by the dominance of pitching and the emergence of power hitters. While he did not hit any home runs and did not steal bases, his offensive contributions during his brief stint underscored the challenges faced by players in securing a permanent role in a league that was becoming increasingly competitive. Harry Berte remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players whose careers were fleeting yet significant in the tapestry of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	15	1	5	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.333	0.375	0.333	0.708	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +27.4% above league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +18.4% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.708 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — +6.9% above 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
1903	STL	NL	4	15	1	5	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	3	0	3	4	2	1
SS	1	0	0	2	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1903	SLN	2B	3	0	3	4	2	1
1903	SLN	SS	1	0	0	2	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	3
Shortstop	1