Toots Ferrell

Born: 9/21/1929 in Chestertown, MD, USA

Died: 10/11/2002 in Newark, DE, USA

Full name: Howard Leroy Ferrell

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Biography

Toots Ferrell, born in 1929, is an active pitcher known for his steady presence on the mound. With a career record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.5, Ferrell has carved out a unique niche in the competitive landscape of modern baseball. His ability to accumulate 8 strikeouts and secure 1 save highlights his potential and versatility as a pitcher. Playing in an era characterized by heightened offensive performance, Ferrell's contributions come during a time when pitchers face increasingly challenging lineups. His ongoing career reflects his resilience and determination, as he continues to refine his skills and provide valuable innings for his team. As he remains an active player, Ferrell's journey in baseball showcases his dedication to the sport and his role in the ever-evolving narrative of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	6	1	0	0	1	18.0	24	11	0	5	8	5.50	0

Career ERA 5.50 vs. league average 4.04 across their career seasons — 36.2% 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
1947	NE	NN2	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	1.3	7	5	2	0	33.75	—	0.0
1948	BEG	NN2	1	0	5	0	0	0	1	16.7	17	6	3	8	3.24	4.10 (+21%)	656.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.250	0.400	0.250	0.650	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +18.2% above league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 33.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 9.2% 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
1947	NE	NN2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	BEG	NN2	5	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	2	0	3	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1947	NE	P	1	1	0	1	0	0
1948	BEG	P	5	1	0	2	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6