Position: C
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 200 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
Born: 09/21/2001
College: West Point
How Acquired: Drafted 10th round, 294th Overall, 2024
Bonus: $172,500
40-man Roster: No
Rule 5 Eligible: 2027
Minor League Free Agency: 2030
Options Left: 3
Overview
Berg put up big hitting numbers in the Patriot League for West Point. As a senior, he hit 290/404/605. He also had a .950 OPS as a junior. He’s had good walk rates but also swings and misses a fair amount. A very good athlete, he played a lot at second, and some at first and third, apart from catching. He’s considered a good receiver and controls the running game well. Berg signed for $11,300 less than the slot amount.
2024
The Pirates sent Berg to Bradenton for the last month of the 2024 season. He had a rough time at the plate, going 6-for-49 with 20 strikeouts. His only extra base hit was an inside-the-park grand slam that occurred with the outfielder slipped and fell on a routine single. Berg caught 11 games, throwing out four of 11 base stealers, and played four games at first.
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July 15, 2024: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 10th round, 294th overall pick; signed on July 22.