Bert Peña

Born: 7/11/1959 in Santurce, P.R.

Died: 1/19/2023 in Caguas, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1981-09-14 | Final Game: 1987-07-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Adalberto Peña

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Biography

Bert Peña was born in 1959 and played professional baseball as a position player from 1981 until his retirement on July 19, 1987. Throughout his career, Peña participated in 88 Major League Baseball games, primarily known for his time in a league characterized by the transition from the more traditional styles of play to the increasing influence of power hitting. He recorded a total of 31 hits, including one home run, and drove in 10 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .203. Peña also demonstrated his speed on the basepaths with one stolen base during his time in the league. Peña's playing career spanned a period marked by significant changes in baseball, including shifts in player conditioning and training practices. Although his statistical contributions may not reflect the impact of some contemporaries, his presence in the league during the mid-1980s contributed to the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball's history. His journey through the ups and downs of professional baseball reflected the challenges faced by many players of his era, establishing a legacy that resonates with those who appreciate the evolution of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
88	153	18	31	4	0	1	10	1	13	28	0.203	0.268	0.248	0.516	0.0

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career OBP .268 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career SLG .248 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 36.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.516 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1981	HOU	NL	4	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—
1983	HOU	NL	4	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.125	—	—	—	—
1984	HOU	NL	24	39	3	8	1	1	4	0	3	8	0.205	—	—	—	—
1985	HOU	NL	20	29	7	8	2	0	4	0	1	6	0.276	—	—	—	—
1986	HOU	NL	15	29	3	6	1	0	2	1	5	5	0.207	—	—	—	—
1987	HOU	NL	21	46	5	7	0	0	0	0	2	7	0.152	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	3	0	1	0	0	0
3B	10	3	6	9	0	0
SS	63	39	69	112	9	15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1981	HOU	SS	3	0	1	1	0	1
1983	HOU	SS	4	3	1	7	0	2
1984	HOU	SS	21	10	26	39	3	5
1985	HOU	2B	2	0	1	0	0	0
1985	HOU	3B	7	2	3	7	0	0
1985	HOU	SS	6	4	5	8	1	2
1986	HOU	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1986	HOU	3B	2	1	3	2	0	0
1986	HOU	SS	10	8	17	22	4	2
1987	HOU	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1987	HOU	SS	19	14	19	35	1	3