Stan Ferens

Born: 3/5/1915 in Wendel, PA, USA

Died: 10/7/1994 in Hempfield Township, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-06-10 | Final Game: 1946-09-26

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Stanley Ferens

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Biography

Stan Ferens was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1942 to 1946. Born in 1915, Ferens played during a tumultuous period in American history, as World War II significantly impacted the sport and its players. Despite the challenges of the era, he made his mark in Major League Baseball, showcasing his skills on the mound. Throughout his career, Ferens compiled a record of 5 wins and 13 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.18. He struck out a total of 51 batters, contributing to his team's efforts during his tenure in the league. Although he did not record any saves, his role as a pitcher was vital in the competitive landscape of the 1940s, a time when many players were called to serve in the military, creating opportunities for those who remained in the game. Ferens' contributions to his teams reflected the resilience and dedication of baseball players during a challenging period, and he remains a part of the rich history of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	13	53	9	2	0	0	157.0	176	73	5	59	51	4.18	0

Career ERA 4.18 vs. league average 3.58 across their career seasons — 16.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1942	SLA	AL	3	4	19	3	1	0	0	69.0	76	29	21	23	3.78	3.57 (-6%)	644.8
1946	SLA	AL	2	9	34	6	1	0	0	88.0	100	44	38	28	4.50	3.59 (-25%)	-448.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
53	45	1	7	0	0	0	0	0	2	13	0.156	0.191	0.156	0.347	0.0

Career AVG .156 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 39.0% below league average.

Career OBP .191 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 41.3% below league average.

Career SLG .156 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 56.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.347 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — 49.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1942	SLA	AL	19	21	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	SLA	AL	34	24	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	9	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	53	0	9	27	4	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1942	SLA	P	19	0	5	13	1	1
1946	SLA	P	34	0	4	14	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	53