Who is Doug Bernier?
Image caption - Minnesota Twins shortstop Doug Bernier applies the tag as Houston Astros Jose Altuve slides into second base in the third inning of their baseball game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013.
“If you hit it to [Doug], you’re out. That’s the bottom line. He’s really consistent and he has range and he can do some things.”
– Joe Girardi, Former manager for NY Yankees
“I’m logged into his website so I learn from him,” Rangers manager Jeff Banister said. “I’ve been a member since the inception.””
– Jeff Banister, former TX Rangers Manager, remarking about Doug Bernier's website, Pro Baseball Insider
(Quote originally published on MLB.com)
MN Twins infielder Doug Bernier | July 2013 | Image courtesy of MN Twins
“"I personally played with Doug and not only is he an excellent ball player, but an incredibly hard worker and genuinely a great guy. His attitude and skill in the game is what makes him so successful both in playing and teaching baseball."
– David Robertson, MLB Pitcher & former teammate with the Yankees
In a nutshell...
Doug Bernier debuted in the Major Leagues in 2008 at 2nd base for the Colorado Rockies, and played for 5 organizations...
- Colorado Rockies
- New York Yankees
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Minnesota Twins
- Texas Rangers
...over 16 professional seasons.
He has played every position on the field at the Major League level except for catcher, and is proficient at second base, shortstop, and third base. His defensive stats ranked at the top of the league nearly every year, with a career .971 fielding average.
Doug is currently a professional scout with the Colorado Rockies. Following his retirement from 16 years of playing professionally, Doug joined ranks with 7 other pro scouts who travel through USA evaluating Major League and Minor League players on behalf of the Colorado Rockies.
Among Bernier's many coaches and mentors are Mike Gallego, Albie Pearson, Clint Hurdle, Joe Girardi, Kevin Long, Wally Horsman, Carney Lanceford, Tom Runnells, Mike Krukow, and many more.
In 2012, Bernier decided to "give back" by creating Pro Baseball Insider, a platform where professional baseball players donate their knowledge for free to the public.
Tens of thousands players, parents and coaches have been helped by the free baseball instruction at PBI. Click here to check out PBI's list of contributing Major League players and coaches who have donated their knowledge.
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