Hobe Ferris

Born: 12/7/1874 in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England

Died: 3/18/1938 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-04-26 | Final Game: 1909-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 162 lbs

Full name: Albert Samuel Ferris

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Biography

Hobe Ferris was a prominent figure in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, playing from 1901 to 1909. A versatile position player, Ferris appeared in 1,279 games throughout his career, demonstrating a consistent presence on the field. He recorded 1,145 hits, including 40 home runs, and amassed 550 RBIs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively for his teams. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .239, Ferris was noted for his speed on the bases, evidenced by his 89 stolen bases, which was a notable asset during a time when base running was becoming increasingly important in the evolving game. Ferris played in an era that was marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic offensive style of play. His contributions came at a time when players were beginning to experiment more with power hitting, yet Ferris balanced this with a solid all-around game, making him a valuable player for the teams he represented. His career spanned significant developments in baseball, reflecting the changing landscape of the sport as it began to draw larger crowds and gain popularity across the United States. Ferris remains a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his adaptability and contributions to the game during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1279	4797	472	1145	192	89	40	550	89	160	550	0.239	0.265	0.341	0.606	-6492.8

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.606 vs. league average 0.635 across their career seasons — near 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
1901	BOS	AL	138	523	68	131	16	15	2	63	13	23	50	0.250	.271 (-8%)	.326 (-11%)	.359 (-3%)	.686 (-7%)	-863.2
1902	BOS	AL	133	496	56	121	16	14	8	63	11	20	52	0.244	.266 (-9%)	.321 (-15%)	.343 (+11%)	.665 (-1%)	-417.5
1903	BOS	AL	141	525	69	132	19	7	9	66	11	25	59	0.251	.261 (-4%)	.316 (-9%)	.345 (+6%)	.662 (-2%)	-311.9
1904	BOS	AL	156	563	50	120	23	10	3	63	7	23	65	0.213	.246 (-14%)	.300 (-18%)	.321 (-5%)	.622 (-11%)	-1382.8
1905	BOS	AL	142	523	51	115	24	16	6	59	11	23	69	0.220	.248 (-11%)	.307 (-18%)	.322 (+12%)	.629 (-3%)	-604.1
1906	BOS	AL	130	495	47	121	25	13	2	44	8	10	67	0.244	.247 (-1%)	.307 (-15%)	.315 (+14%)	.622 (avg)	-374.5
1907	BOS	AL	143	561	41	135	25	2	4	60	11	10	58	0.241	.245 (-2%)	.304 (-17%)	.308 (+2%)	.613 (-7%)	-1022.9
1908	SLA	AL	148	555	54	150	26	7	2	74	6	14	72	0.270	.240 (+12%)	.298 (-3%)	.306 (+15%)	.605 (+6%)	345.2
1909	SLA	AL	148	556	36	120	18	5	4	58	11	12	58	0.216	.244 (-12%)	.306 (-24%)	.312 (-8%)	.618 (-16%)	-1861.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
8	31	3	9	0	1	0	5	0	6	0.290

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1903	WS	BOS	8	31	3	9	0	1	0	5	0	6	0.290

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1011	601	2501	3151	270	353
3B	266	265	386	569	56	43
SS	3	0	6	7	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1901	BOS	2B	138	0	359	450	61	68
1901	BOS	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1902	BOS	2B	133	0	310	460	38	59
1903	BOS	2B	139	0	313	434	39	50
1903	BOS	SS	2	0	6	7	1	1
1904	BOS	2B	156	156	366	460	33	42
1905	BOS	2B	142	142	321	425	31	38
1906	BOS	2B	126	126	316	375	29	41
1906	BOS	3B	4	4	7	11	2	1
1907	BOS	2B	143	143	424	459	30	42
1908	SLA	3B	148	148	222	316	27	27
1909	SLA	2B	34	34	92	88	9	13
1909	SLA	3B	114	113	157	242	27	15