Cecil Ferguson

Born: 8/27/1883 in Ellsworth, IN, USA

Died: 9/5/1943 in Montverde, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-04-19 | Final Game: 1911-07-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Cecil Benoni Ferguson

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Biography

Cecil Ferguson was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1883, who played from April 19, 1906, until July 21, 1911. Throughout his career, Ferguson established himself as a capable arm in the early days of the 20th century, a time when the game was still evolving and the pitching style was defined by a mix of finesse and power. He finished his career with a record of 29 wins and 46 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 3.34, showcasing his ability to keep runs off the board during a period when offensive production was on the rise. Ferguson's strikeout total reached 298, highlighting his effectiveness in overpowering batters, while his 8 saves indicate his role as a reliable option in late-game situations. His contributions came during a transitional era of baseball, where the game was beginning to shift away from the deadball style, paving the way for the offensive explosion that would characterize the following decades. Though not among the most famous pitchers of his time, Ferguson's performance on the mound remains a testament to the skill and competitiveness of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
29	46	142	74	47	8	8	698.0	659	259	12	281	298	3.34	0

Career ERA 3.34 vs. league average 2.72 across their career seasons — 22.9% 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
1906	NY1	NL	2	0	22	1	1	1	7	52.3	43	15	24	32	2.58	2.68 (+4%)	-286.3
1907	NY1	NL	3	2	15	5	4	0	1	64.0	63	15	20	37	2.11	2.50 (+16%)	-165.4
1908	BSN	NL	11	11	37	21	13	3	0	208.0	168	57	84	98	2.47	2.40 (-3%)	-970.3
1909	BSN	NL	5	23	36	30	19	3	0	226.7	235	94	83	87	3.73	2.55 (-47%)	-1787.3
1910	BSN	NL	7	7	26	14	10	1	0	123.0	110	52	58	40	3.80	2.79 (-36%)	-2581.0
1911	BSN	NL	1	3	6	3	0	0	0	24.0	40	26	12	4	9.75	3.37 (-189%)	-1339.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
143	218	14	41	6	1	1	13	1	16	53	0.188	0.244	0.239	0.482	-461.5

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career SLG .239 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.482 vs. league average 0.634 across their career seasons — 23.9% 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
1906	NY1	NL	22	15	2	5	2	0	0	2	1	1	4	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1907	NY1	NL	15	18	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.056	—	—	—	—	0.0
1908	BSN	NL	38	65	8	11	1	1	0	0	0	5	14	0.169	.240 (-30%)	.298 (-23%)	.306 (-30%)	.605 (-27%)	-256.7
1909	BSN	NL	36	73	2	15	2	0	0	3	0	6	16	0.205	.244 (-16%)	.306 (-13%)	.312 (-25%)	.618 (-19%)	-204.8
1910	BSN	NL	26	40	1	7	1	0	1	7	0	1	13	0.175	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	BSN	NL	6	7	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	2	2	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0