Sergio Ferrer

Born: 1/29/1951 in Santurce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1974-04-05 | Final Game: 1979-09-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 145 lbs

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Biography

Sergio Ferrer was a professional baseball player born in 1951, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1979. Known for his versatility on the field, Ferrer appeared in 125 games throughout his career, primarily contributing as a utility player. He recorded a total of 43 hits, achieving a batting average of .242. Although he did not hit any home runs, Ferrer demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 7 stolen bases and a modest 3 runs batted in. Ferrer played during an era that was transitioning between the established stars of the 1960s and the rising talent of the 1980s, characterized by a shift in playing styles and strategies. His contributions, though not highlighted by high offensive numbers, reflected the importance of role players in building a competitive team. Ferrer's career, albeit brief, underscored the value of versatility and tenacity in the game, serving as a reminder of the many unsung heroes who contribute to the fabric of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
125	178	41	43	3	4	0	3	7	17	27	0.242	0.317	0.303	0.620	-158.9

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .303 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.620 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1974	MIN	AL	24	57	12	16	0	2	0	3	8	6	0.281	.256 (+9%)	.324 (+17%)	.369 (-5%)	.693 (+5%)	77.2
1975	MIN	AL	32	81	14	20	3	1	2	3	3	11	0.247	.257 (-4%)	.327 (-15%)	.374 (-17%)	.701 (-16%)	-236.1
1978	NYN	NL	37	33	8	7	0	1	1	1	4	7	0.212	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	NYN	NL	32	7	7	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	18	9	21	26	1	6
3B	14	0	4	2	1	0
SS	72	34	60	129	16	25

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1974	MIN	2B	1	1	1	1	0	1
1974	MIN	SS	20	14	17	36	9	6
1975	MIN	2B	10	8	15	18	1	2
1975	MIN	SS	18	13	17	44	5	10
1978	NYN	2B	3	0	4	4	0	2
1978	NYN	3B	2	0	1	0	0	0
1978	NYN	SS	29	7	22	44	2	7
1979	NYN	2B	4	0	1	3	0	1
1979	NYN	3B	12	0	3	2	1	0
1979	NYN	SS	5	0	4	5	0	2