Felix Fermin, baseball player, 1987-1996

Felix Fermin

Born: 10/9/1963 in Mao, Valverde, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1987-07-08 | Final Game: 1996-08-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Felix Jose Fermin

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Biography

Felix Fermin was a versatile position player who had a notable career in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1996. Born in 1963, Fermin played in a total of 903 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a shortstop and utility infielder. Over the course of his career, he recorded 718 hits, contributing to a solid batting average of .259. While he was not primarily known for his power, Fermin hit 4 home runs and drove in 207 runs, demonstrating his ability to contribute in crucial situations. Fermin’s playing style was characterized by his defensive capabilities and speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 27 stolen bases. His career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, where teams increasingly valued versatility and athleticism in players. Fermin's contributions to his teams, including the Cleveland Indians and Seattle Mariners, helped to solidify his reputation as a reliable player during the late 1980s and early 1990s, an era marked by the emergence of more specialized roles within the game. Following his retirement on August 7, 1996, Fermin left behind a legacy as a dependable infielder who played an essential role in the fabric of his teams.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
903 2767 294 718 86 11 4 207 27 166 147 0.259 0.305 0.303 0.608 -8068.2

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career SLG .303 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.608 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 16.4% 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
1987 PIT NL 23 68 6 17 0 0 0 4 0 4 9 0.250 .262 (-5%) .331 (-9%) .415 (-40%) .746 (-26%) -278.9
1988 PIT NL 43 87 9 24 0 2 0 2 3 8 10 0.276 .254 (+9%) .317 (+11%) .377 (-15%) .695 (-3%) -5.0
1989 CLE AL 156 484 50 115 9 1 0 21 6 41 27 0.238 .254 (-6%) .319 (-6%) .375 (-31%) .694 (-19%) -1655.9
1990 CLE AL 148 414 47 106 13 2 1 40 3 26 22 0.256 .257 (-1%) .324 (-9%) .385 (-21%) .710 (-15%) -1292.4
1991 CLE AL 129 424 30 111 13 2 0 31 5 26 27 0.262 .255 (+2%) .323 (-5%) .384 (-22%) .708 (-14%) -1114.2
1992 CLE AL 79 215 27 58 7 2 0 13 0 18 10 0.270 .255 (+5%) .322 (+1%) .377 (-15%) .699 (-7%) -262.0
1993 CLE AL 140 480 48 126 16 2 2 45 4 24 14 0.263 .265 (-1%) .332 (-9%) .403 (-21%) .735 (-16%) -1511.7
1994 SEA AL 101 379 52 120 21 0 1 35 4 11 22 0.317 .269 (+17%) .338 (avg) .424 (-10%) .763 (-6%) -466.0
1995 SEA AL 73 200 21 39 6 0 0 15 2 6 6 0.195 .266 (-27%) .337 (-31%) .417 (-46%) .755 (-39%) -1482.1
1996 CHC NL 11 16 4 2 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1995 ALCS SEA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1995 ALDS2 SEA 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 1 0 0 0
2B 70 55 98 166 4 35
3B 17 11 10 25 2 3
SS 815 763 1230 2199 104 463

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 PIT SS 23 19 36 62 2 13
1988 PIT SS 43 32 51 76 6 14
1989 CLE 2B 2 2 6 5 0 0
1989 CLE SS 153 150 247 512 26 84
1990 CLE 2B 1 0 1 2 0 0
1990 CLE SS 147 140 213 421 16 81
1991 CLE SS 129 127 214 372 12 74
1992 CLE 1B 2 0 1 0 0 0
1992 CLE 2B 7 2 4 8 0 3
1992 CLE 3B 17 11 10 25 2 3
1992 CLE SS 55 47 64 135 6 36
1993 CLE SS 140 137 211 346 23 87
1994 SEA 2B 25 24 53 71 2 19
1994 SEA SS 77 75 116 179 8 43
1995 SEA 2B 29 25 32 75 1 12
1995 SEA SS 46 35 75 94 5 31
1996 CHN 2B 6 2 2 5 1 1
1996 CHN SS 2 1 3 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Second Base 70
Third Base 17
Shortstop 815

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 SEA AL $850,000
1995 SEA AL $900,000
1994 SEA AL $1,000,000
1993 CLE AL $975,000
1992 CLE AL $950,000
1991 CLE AL $575,000
1990 CLE AL $190,000
1989 CLE AL $85,000
1988 PIT NL $67,500
Total Career Earnings $5,592,500