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Mike O'Berry

Mike O'Berry Notable

b. April 20, 1954 · Boston Red Sox 1979, Chicago Cubs 1980, Cincinnati Reds 1981–1982, California Angels 1983, New York Yankees 1984, Montreal Expos 1985

Mike O'Berry played for six clubs across seven seasons as a catcher, opening with the Boston Red Sox in 1979 and closing with the Montreal Expos in 1985.

Across 197 games he batted .191, with 72 hits and 38 runs. He finished with 3 home runs, 10 doubles and 1 stolen base.

He played 196 games behind the plate, with 672 putouts and 12 errors. He turned 10 double plays.

He was born in Birmingham, AL, USA on April 20, 1954. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1979 BOS 4359810 101 45160 .169
1980 CHC 1948710 100 55130 .208
1981 CIN 55111620 311 514190 .180
1982 CIN 2145510 200 310130 .222
1983 CAL 2660710 101 53110 .167
1984 NYY 133238 200 5220 .250
1985 MON 202124 000 0431 .190
Career 1973763872 1013 2743771 .191

On this day & linked events

1954

Born April 20, 1954

Birmingham, AL, USA

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