Don Ferrarese

Born: 6/19/1929 in Oakland, CA, USA

Died: 11/4/2024 in Durango, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-04-11 | Final Game: 1962-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Donald Hugh Ferrarese

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Biography

Don Ferrarese was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1962. Born in 1929, Ferrarese made his debut during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented style of play. Throughout his career, he showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 19 wins and 36 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.0, and 350 strikeouts. In addition to his role as a starter, he also contributed as a reliever, recording 5 saves. Ferrarese's playing style was characterized by his ability to keep hitters off balance, which was essential in an era where pitching was becoming increasingly competitive. While his overall win-loss record may not reflect the dominant pitcher he aspired to be, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant. He left a mark in the annals of baseball history, representing the hardworking, resilient spirit of players from his generation. After his retirement, Ferrarese's legacy continued to resonate among baseball aficionados, highlighting the importance of perseverance in the pursuit of excellence in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
19	36	183	50	12	2	5	506.7	449	225	39	295	350	4.00	0

Career ERA 4.00 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — near 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
1955	BAL	AL	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	9.0	8	3	11	5	3.00	4.00 (+25%)	0.0
1956	BAL	AL	4	10	36	14	3	1	2	102.0	86	57	64	81	5.03	3.96 (-27%)	503.5
1957	BAL	AL	1	1	8	2	0	0	0	19.0	14	10	12	13	4.74	3.83 (-24%)	79.1
1958	CLE	AL	3	4	28	10	2	0	1	94.7	91	39	46	62	3.71	3.86 (+4%)	1253.3
1959	CLE	AL	5	3	15	10	4	0	0	76.0	58	27	51	45	3.20	3.90 (+18%)	-1030.8
1960	CHW	AL	0	1	5	0	0	0	0	4.0	8	8	9	4	18.00	—	-
1961	PHI	NL	5	12	42	14	3	1	1	138.7	120	58	68	89	3.76	4.03 (+7%)	-246.9
1962	PHI	NL	0	1	5	0	0	0	0	6.7	9	6	3	6	8.10	—	0.0
1962	STL	NL	1	4	38	0	0	0	1	56.7	55	17	31	45	2.70	3.96 (+32%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
184	128	5	20	4	0	1	8	0	3	26	0.156	0.182	0.211	0.393	0.0

Career AVG .156 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 39.3% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 44.4% below league average.

Career SLG .211 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 46.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.393 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 45.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1955	BAL	AL	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1956	BAL	AL	36	28	0	1	0	0	1	1	2	0.036	—	—	—	—
1957	BAL	AL	8	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1958	CLE	AL	28	26	1	3	0	0	0	1	4	0.115	—	—	—	—
1959	CLE	AL	15	27	1	7	4	0	4	0	9	0.259	—	—	—	—
1960	CHW	AL	5	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—
1961	PHI	NL	43	35	1	6	0	0	1	1	4	0.171	—	—	—	—
1962	PHI	NL	5	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—
1962	STL	NL	38	5	1	1	0	1	2	0	3	0.200	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
P	183	50	25	74	5	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1955	BAL	P	6	0	0	1	0	0
1956	BAL	P	36	14	10	14	1	2
1957	BAL	P	8	2	1	4	0	0
1958	CLE	P	28	10	2	13	3	1
1959	CLE	P	15	10	0	15	0	2
1960	CHA	P	5	0	0	0	0	0
1961	PHI	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1961	PHI	P	42	14	8	12	1	1
1962	PHI	P	5	0	0	3	0	0
1962	SLN	P	38	0	4	12	0	3