Al Ferrara

Born: 12/22/1939 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 11/15/2024 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-07-30 | Final Game: 1971-09-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Alfred John Ferrara

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Biography

Al Ferrara, born in 1939, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1971. Over the course of his career, Ferrara played in 574 games, establishing himself as a versatile position player known for his offensive contributions. He recorded 358 hits, including 51 home runs and 198 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .259. His playing style was characterized by a mix of power and contact hitting, which allowed him to be a valuable asset to his teams during the competitive landscape of the 1960s and early 1970s. Ferrara's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the integration of players from diverse backgrounds and the evolving dynamics of the game. While he may not have been one of the most storied stars of his time, his contributions on the field reflected the hard-nosed competitive spirit typical of the era. After concluding his MLB career on September 1, 1971, Ferrara left behind a legacy as a reliable player who exemplified the grit and determination that characterized many athletes of his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
574	1382	148	358	60	7	51	198	0	156	286	0.259	0.344	0.423	0.768	3601.4

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .344 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — +10.1% above league average.

Career SLG .423 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — +15.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.768 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — +12.8% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1963	LAD	NL	21	44	2	7	0	0	1	1	6	9	0.159	—	—	—	—	-158.3
1965	LAD	NL	41	81	5	17	2	1	1	10	9	20	0.210	.245 (-15%)	.310 (-5%)	.371 (-20%)	.682 (-13%)	-153.4
1966	LAD	NL	63	115	15	31	4	0	5	23	9	35	0.270	.248 (+8%)	.309 (+8%)	.376 (+16%)	.685 (+12%)	236.9
1967	LAD	NL	122	347	41	96	16	1	16	50	33	73	0.277	.242 (+14%)	.306 (+12%)	.357 (+31%)	.663 (+22%)	1399.5
1968	LAD	NL	2	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	SDP	NL	138	366	39	95	22	1	14	56	45	69	0.260	.248 (+5%)	.320 (+9%)	.369 (+19%)	.689 (+14%)	1056.7
1970	SDP	NL	138	372	44	103	15	4	13	51	46	63	0.277	.253 (+9%)	.325 (+14%)	.385 (+15%)	.711 (+15%)	1219.9
1971	SDP	NL	17	17	0	2	1	0	0	2	5	5	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	CIN	NL	32	33	2	6	0	0	1	5	3	10	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1966	WS	LAN	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	365	332	493	9	20	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1963	LAN	OF	11	9	18	1	1	0
1965	LAN	OF	27	20	38	0	3	0
1966	LAN	OF	32	20	43	0	2	0
1967	LAN	OF	94	87	135	1	3	0
1968	LAN	OF	2	2	1	0	1	0
1969	SDN	OF	96	95	131	5	6	2
1970	SDN	OF	96	94	119	2	4	0
1971	SDN	OF	2	2	1	0	0	0
1971	CIN	OF	5	3	7	0	0	0