Lou Berberet facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lou Berberet |
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Berberet in 1959
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| Catcher | |||
| Born: November 20, 1929 Long Beach, California, U.S. |
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| Died: April 6, 2004 (aged 74) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
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| September 17, 1954, for the New York Yankees | |||
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| September 25, 1960, for the Detroit Tigers | |||
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| Batting average | .230 | ||
| Home runs | 31 | ||
| Runs batted in | 153 | ||
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Louis "Lou" Joseph Berberet (November 20, 1929 – April 6, 2004) was an American professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Lou Berberet played for four different teams during his career. These teams included the New York Yankees, Washington Senators, Boston Red Sox, and Detroit Tigers. His career in the big leagues lasted from 1954 to 1960.
Lou Berberet's Baseball Journey
Lou Berberet was born in Long Beach, California. He was a strong player, standing 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall and weighing 200 pounds (91 kg). He was known for being a very good defensive catcher. This means he was skilled at stopping pitches and throwing out runners. He was also a decent left-handed hitter.
Playing in the Major Leagues
Lou Berberet made his MLB debut in 1954 with the New York Yankees. He played for the Yankees for two seasons. After that, he joined the Washington Senators in 1956. He played for the Senators until 1958.
Later in 1958, he moved to the Boston Red Sox. His final team was the Detroit Tigers, where he played from 1959 to 1960. He retired from baseball after the 1960 season.
His Career Stats
During his time in Major League Baseball, Lou Berberet achieved some notable stats. His career batting average was .230. A batting average shows how often a player gets a hit. He also hit 31 home runs. A home run is when a player hits the ball out of the park, scoring a run.
He also had 153 runs batted in (RBIs). RBIs count how many runs a player helps their team score. As a catcher, his fielding percentage was .992. This shows he was very good at catching the ball and making plays without errors.
Lou Berberet passed away on April 6, 2004.
