Bert Griffith, baseball player, 1922-1924

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

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

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 6 0 44 4 1 2
OF 141 0 266 8 9 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 6
Left Field 52
Center Field 8
Right Field 83