Ed Vande Berg, baseball player, 1982-1988

Ed Vande Berg

Born: 10/26/1958 in Redlands, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-04-07 | Final Game: 1988-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Edward John Vande Berg

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Biography

Ed Vande Berg was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1982 to 1988. Born in 1958, Vande Berg made a notable impact in Major League Baseball during the mid-1980s, a period characterized by offensive prowess and the emergence of powerful hitters. He finished his career with a record of 25 wins and 28 losses, an earned run average of 3.92, and recorded a total of 314 strikeouts. Additionally, Vande Berg notched 22 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever throughout his time in the league. Vande Berg's performance earned him recognition as TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year, highlighting his potential as he entered the league. His ability to handle pressure situations and contribute to his team's pitching staff was well-respected among his peers. While his career may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Vande Berg's steady contributions during an era that featured some of baseball's most dynamic offensive talents solidified his place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
25 28 413 17 2 0 22 519.0 572 226 52 200 314 3.92 0

Career ERA 3.92 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1982 SEA AL 9 4 78 0 0 0 5 76.0 54 20 32 60 2.37 3.86 (+39%) 1018.8
1983 SEA AL 2 4 68 0 0 0 5 64.3 59 24 22 49 3.36 3.87 (+13%) 579.6
1984 SEA AL 8 12 50 17 2 0 7 130.3 165 69 50 71 4.76 3.81 (-25%) -2723.4
1985 SEA AL 2 1 76 0 0 0 3 67.7 71 28 31 34 3.72 3.89 (+4%) 46.1
1986 LAD NL 1 5 60 0 0 0 0 71.3 83 27 33 42 3.41 3.97 (+14%) -
1987 CLE AL 1 0 55 0 0 0 0 72.3 96 41 21 40 5.10 4.29 (-19%) 73.4
1988 TEX AL 2 2 26 0 0 0 2 37.0 44 17 11 18 4.14 3.73 (-11%) 319.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
414 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1982 SEA AL 78 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 SEA AL 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 SEA AL 51 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 SEA AL 76 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 LAD NL 60 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1987 CLE AL 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 TEX AL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 413 17 32 90 9 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 SEA P 78 0 5 19 1 3
1983 SEA P 68 0 3 9 2 0
1984 SEA P 50 17 3 20 2 0
1985 SEA P 76 0 8 11 0 1
1986 LAN P 60 0 5 16 2 0
1987 CLE P 55 0 7 11 1 1
1988 TEX P 26 0 1 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 413
Designated Hitter 1

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1982 TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 CLE AL $300,000
1986 LAN NL $455,000
1985 SEA AL $315,000
Total Career Earnings $1,070,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 1979, 1980
San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino CA 1978

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1982 Rookie of the Year AL 4th 9.0 140 0