Dick Bertell

Born: 11/21/1935 in Oak Park, IL, USA

Died: 12/20/1999 in Mission Viejo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-09-22 | Final Game: 1967-04-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Richard George Bertell

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Biography

Dick Bertell was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1960 until 1967. Born in 1935, Bertell played primarily as a position player during a time when the game was transitioning from the more traditional styles of play to a more versatile approach. Over his career, he appeared in 444 games, showcasing his skills at the plate with a respectable batting average of .250. He collected 327 hits, including 10 home runs, and drove in 112 runs, contributing to his teams' offensive efforts. Bertell's playing style was characterized by his ability to put the ball in play and create opportunities for his teammates. Though he was not known for speed, as evidenced by his two stolen bases, his overall contributions were significant during his tenure in the league. Playing in an era that experienced both the tail end of the "Golden Age of Baseball" and the dawn of more modern strategies, Bertell's career reflected the evolving nature of the game. He retired on April 12, 1967, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable player who contributed to the fabric of baseball during a dynamic period in its history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
444	1310	91	327	34	9	10	112	2	106	188	0.250	0.305	0.312	0.617	-2532.9

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.617 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 11.3% 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
1960	CHC	NL	5	15	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	3	1	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	CHC	NL	92	267	20	73	7	1	2	33	0	15	33	0.273	.258 (+6%)	.328 (-6%)	.399 (-17%)	.727 (-12%)	-643.7
1962	CHC	NL	77	215	19	65	6	2	2	18	0	13	30	0.302	.257 (+17%)	.326 (+5%)	.393 (-4%)	.719 (avg)	11.2
1963	CHC	NL	100	322	15	75	7	2	2	14	0	24	41	0.233	.246 (-5%)	.308 (-8%)	.371 (-23%)	.680 (-16%)	-908.6
1964	CHC	NL	112	353	29	84	11	3	4	35	2	33	67	0.238	.250 (-5%)	.312 (-2%)	.377 (-15%)	.690 (-9%)	-564.7
1965	CHC	NL	34	84	6	18	2	0	0	7	0	11	10	0.214	.245 (-13%)	.310 (-3%)	.371 (-36%)	.682 (-21%)	-249.5
1965	SFG	NL	22	48	1	9	1	0	0	3	0	7	5	0.188	—	—	—	—	-249.5
1967	CHC	NL	2	6	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0