Hank DeBerry

Born: 12/29/1894 in Savannah, TN, USA

Died: 9/10/1951 in Savannah, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-09-12 | Final Game: 1930-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John Herman DeBerry

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Biography

Hank DeBerry, born in 1894, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who made his mark during a career that spanned from 1916 to 1930. He played in a total of 648 games, during which he recorded 494 hits and achieved a batting average of .267. DeBerry contributed to his teams with 11 home runs and 234 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and support offensive efforts. He also displayed a measure of speed on the bases, finishing his career with 13 stolen bases. DeBerry's playing style was characterized by a strong offensive presence, which was especially significant during an era of baseball that was transitioning from the deadball period to a more power-oriented game. His contributions to the teams he played for were vital in an era that saw the rise of prominent hitters and a shift in how the game was played. DeBerry's legacy remains as a reflection of the evolving nature of baseball during the early 20th century, marking him as an important figure in the sport's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
648	1850	170	494	81	16	11	234	13	148	119	0.267	0.323	0.346	0.669	-3473.3

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.669 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 8.5% 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
1916	CLE	AL	15	33	7	9	4	0	0	4	0	6	9	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1917	CLE	AL	25	33	3	9	2	0	0	1	0	2	7	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1922	BRO	NL	85	259	29	78	10	1	3	35	4	20	9	0.301	.285 (+5%)	.345 (+2%)	.397 (-4%)	.743 (-1%)	-17.7
1923	BRO	NL	78	235	21	67	11	6	1	48	2	20	12	0.285	.282 (+1%)	.344 (+1%)	.390 (+1%)	.734 (+1%)	22.7
1924	BRO	NL	77	218	20	53	10	3	3	26	0	20	21	0.243	.283 (-14%)	.345 (-11%)	.389 (-8%)	.734 (-10%)	-416.9
1925	BRO	NL	67	193	26	50	8	1	2	24	2	16	8	0.259	.288 (-10%)	.349 (-8%)	.407 (-16%)	.756 (-12%)	-425.2
1926	BRO	NL	48	115	6	33	11	0	0	13	0	8	5	0.287	.279 (+3%)	.345 (-4%)	.390 (-2%)	.735 (-3%)	-71.9
1927	BRO	NL	68	201	15	47	3	2	1	21	1	17	8	0.234	.282 (-17%)	.344 (-15%)	.392 (-28%)	.736 (-22%)	-785.8
1928	BRO	NL	82	258	19	65	8	2	0	23	3	18	15	0.252	.280 (-10%)	.342 (-12%)	.395 (-25%)	.737 (-19%)	-900.8
1929	BRO	NL	68	210	13	55	11	1	1	25	1	17	15	0.262	.289 (-9%)	.353 (-10%)	.415 (-19%)	.769 (-15%)	-591.7
1930	BRO	NL	35	95	11	28	3	0	0	14	0	4	10	0.295	.293 (avg)	.354 (-9%)	.429 (-24%)	.784 (-17%)	-286.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	569	0	2701	444	59	48

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1916	CLE	C	14	34	13	0	1
1917	CLE	C	9	22	8	1	1
1922	BRO	C	81	309	64	11	5
1923	BRO	C	60	273	65	10	8
1924	BRO	C	63	394	57	3	8
1925	BRO	C	55	309	50	7	4
1926	BRO	C	37	180	22	5	3
1927	BRO	C	67	339	59	5	8
1928	BRO	C	80	377	56	10	5
1929	BRO	C	68	304	36	3	3
1930	BRO	C	35	160	14	4	2