Bert Blue

Born: 12/9/1877 in Bettsville, OH, USA

Died: 9/2/1929 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-06-15 | Final Game: 1908-09-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Bird Wayne Blue

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Biography

Bert Blue, born in 1877, was a professional baseball player who made his mark during the early 20th century. His career spanned from June 15, 1908, to September 4, 1908, during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in Major League Baseball. Blue played a total of 17 games, primarily as a position player, where he showcased his batting skills and contributed to his team's efforts on the field. Throughout his brief career, Blue recorded 12 hits, achieving a batting average of .286, which reflected his ability to make contact at the plate. He also tallied 2 RBIs, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Despite the limited playing time, Blue's performance in those 17 games contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball during a time when the game was beginning to embrace a more dynamic style of play. His contributions, although modest in statistical terms, are a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	42	4	12	1	2	0	2	0	3	7	0.286	0.333	0.405	0.738	0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .241 across their career seasons — +18.8% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .298 across their career seasons — +11.7% above league average.

Career SLG .405 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — +32.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.738 vs. league average 0.605 across their career seasons — +22.0% 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
1908	SLA	AL	11	24	2	9	1	2	0	1	0	3	5	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0
1908	PHA	AL	6	18	2	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	14	13	74	15	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1908	SLA	C	8	7	42	7	3	1
1908	PHA	C	6	6	32	8	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	14