Bert Hamric, baseball player, 1955-1958

Bert Hamric

Born: 3/1/1928 in Clarksburg, WV, USA

Died: 8/8/1984 in Springboro, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-04-24 | Final Game: 1958-05-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Odbert Herman Hamric

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Biography

Bert Hamric, born in 1928, was a professional baseball player who made a brief yet notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the mid-1950s. His career spanned from 1955 to April 24, 1958, during a time when the league was experiencing the transition from the Golden Age of Baseball to the more commercialized era that followed. As a position player, Hamric played in a total of 10 games, showcasing his skills at the highest level of the sport. Throughout his short career, Hamric recorded 1 hit in 9 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of 0.111. While his offensive contributions were limited, his presence on the field during this era reflected the challenges many players faced in securing a lasting spot on a major league roster. Hamric's time in the majors, although not statistically prolific, highlighted the competitive nature of baseball during a period when talent was abundant and opportunities were often fleeting. His legacy, while modest in terms of statistics, serves as a reminder of the countless players who aspired to make their mark in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.111 0.111 0.111 0.222 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 57.0% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 66.2% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 71.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 69.2% 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
1955 BRO NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1958 BAL AL 8 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games