Bernie Creger, baseball player, 1947-1947

Bernie Creger

Born: 3/21/1927 in Wytheville, VA, USA

Died: 11/30/1997 in Lynchburg, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-04-29 | Final Game: 1947-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Bernard Odell Creger

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Biography

Bernie Creger was a professional baseball player born in 1927, who played as a position player for a brief stint in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from April 29, 1947, to September 28, 1947, during a time when the league was beginning to integrate and players were adapting to a new era of competition. Over the course of his career, Creger appeared in 15 games, where he recorded 3 hits, resulting in a batting average of .188. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, he did manage to steal one base, showcasing a glimpse of his speed on the field. Creger’s time in the majors was limited, but his participation contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball in the late 1940s. As the sport was transitioning into a period marked by increased diversity and changing playing styles, players like Creger helped pave the way for future generations. Despite his brief career, his experience in the big leagues reflects the tenacity and determination characteristic of players from that era, making his story a part of the rich history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 16 3 3 1 0 0 0 1 1 3 0.188 0.235 0.250 0.485 0.0

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career OBP .235 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 33.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.485 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 31.9% 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
1947 STL NL 15 16 3 3 1 0 0 0 1 1 3 0.188 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 13 0 6 18 5 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1947 SLN SS 13 0 6 18 5 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 13