Mike Ferraro, baseball player, 1966-1972

Mike Ferraro

Born: 8/18/1944 in Kingston, NY, USA

Died: 7/20/2024 in Las Vegas, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-09-06 | Final Game: 1972-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Michael Dennis Ferraro

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Biography

Mike Ferraro, born in 1944, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1966 until his retirement in 1972. Primarily serving as a position player, Ferraro appeared in a total of 162 games throughout his career. He accumulated 116 hits, which included 2 home runs and 30 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .232. Known for his versatility on the field, Ferraro played during a time when the game was transitioning into a more offensive era, yet he was unable to fully leverage the power dynamics that characterized the league in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Ferraro's career spanned across the late stages of the deadball era, where strategic play often overshadowed raw power hitting. Despite the challenges, he contributed to his teams with a solid defensive presence and a reliable bat, showcasing the skills necessary for a competitive edge. His journey through the major leagues exemplified the dedication of many players of his time, who often balanced the demands of a professional sports career with the realities of life outside the game. After retiring on October 4, 1972, Ferraro's legacy remained a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the challenges and triumphs faced by players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
162 500 28 116 18 2 2 30 0 23 61 0.232 0.265 0.288 0.553 -1274.4

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career SLG .288 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.553 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 17.5% 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
1966 NYY AL 10 28 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0.179 — — — — 0.0
1968 NYY AL 23 87 5 14 0 1 0 1 0 2 17 0.161 .236 (-32%) .298 (-40%) .340 (-46%) .638 (-43%) -563.3
1969 SE1 AL 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1972 ATL AL 124 381 19 97 18 1 2 29 0 17 41 0.255 .243 (+4%) .310 (-9%) .353 (-9%) .664 (-9%) -711.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 147 130 113 256 18 22
SS 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1966 NYA 3B 10 8 4 21 2 3
1968 NYA 3B 22 22 16 61 2 3
1972 ML4 3B 115 100 93 174 14 16
1972 ML4 SS 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 147
Shortstop 1