Berger had a spectacular rookie season in 1930 where the Outfielder batted .310 and blasted 38 Home Runs, which would be his career-high. His power dipped below the 20 HR mark in the next two years, but he batted over .300 in his first four seasons.
When the Majors debuted their All-Star Game in 1933, Berger was a part of the first four. In those four seasons, Berger would have at least 25 Home Runs, and in 1935, he won the Home Run Title (34) and the RBI Title (139), and he was sixth in MVP voting. Berger also finished third for the MVP in 1933.
Berger's skills eroded in 1937, and he was injured for the second half of his career. He was traded to the New York Giants during the '37 season, and he would finish his career playing for Cincinnati and Philadelphia (NL).
He retired with a lifetime Batting Average of .300 with 242 Home Runs.
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