Bert Griffith

Born: 3/3/1896 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 5/5/1973 in Bishop, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-13 | Final Game: 1924-07-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Bartholomew Joseph Griffith

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Biography

Bert Griffith was an American professional baseball player born in 1896 who played in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1924. Primarily serving as a position player, Griffith appeared in a total of 191 games throughout his career. He showcased a strong offensive presence, finishing with 174 hits, 4 home runs, and 72 RBIs, culminating in a commendable batting average of .299. Known for his versatility and consistent hitting, he contributed to his teams with not only his ability to find base hits but also with his speed on the bases, as he recorded 6 stolen bases. Griffith's playing career unfolded during the early 1920s, a transitional period in baseball marked by the rise of the live-ball era. This era saw a shift in the game with an increased emphasis on power hitting and run production. Although his career was relatively brief, Griffith's performance placed him among the notable players of his time, as he helped to shape the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball. His contributions to the sport remain a testament to the talent and competitive spirit that characterized the game in the early decades of the 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
191	581	69	174	30	12	4	72	6	18	28	0.299	0.324	0.413	0.737	-137.0

Career AVG .299 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career SLG .413 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.737 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — near 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
1922	BRO	NL	106	325	45	100	22	8	2	35	5	5	11	0.308	.285 (+8%)	.345 (-7%)	.397 (+12%)	.743 (+3%)	20.6
1923	BRO	NL	79	248	23	73	8	4	2	37	1	13	16	0.294	.282 (+4%)	.344 (-4%)	.390 (-2%)	.734 (-3%)	-157.6
1924	WSN	AL	6	8	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0