Tonight, the Atlanta Braves announced Wally Berger as the 2025 inductee into the Braves Hall of Fame. Berger, who played with Boston in the 1930’s, was one of the most glaring omissions from the organization’s Hall of Fame.

Berger was a member of the Braves organization from 1930 through part of the 1937 season. He was a four-time All-Star – and the starting center fielder in the inaugural All-Star Game in 1933. He played 11 years total, but most of his big league success game with the Braves franchise.

During his time with Boston – who were known as the Bees the final two seasons he played with the team – he slugged 199 home runs, collected 1,263 hits and legged out 248 doubles and 52 triples. He slashed .304/.362/.533 in 1,057 career games with Boston.

His .533 slugging percentage ranks second only to Henry Aaron in franchise history. His OPS is sixth best in franchise history and he is still ninth in doubles and tenth in home runs.

Berger received votes for Most Valuable Player Award in six seasons finishing third in 1933. He hit a career-best 38 home runs in his rookie season in 1930 and eclipsed 30 home runs three times, including a league-leading 34 in 1935. He also led the National League in RBI in 1935 and finished sixth in the MVP vote.

Berger also spent time with Reds, Giants and Phillies in his career. He finished with 242 career home runs and a .300 batting average.

The Chicago-native was born in 1905 and passed away in 1988 in California.

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