Cy Ferry

Born: 9/1/1877 in Hudson, NY, USA

Died: 9/27/1938 in Pittsfield, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-05-12 | Final Game: 1905-08-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Alfred Joseph Ferry

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Biography

Cy Ferry was a professional baseball player active during the early 20th century, specifically from 1904 to 1905. Born in 1877, Ferry's career spanned a brief period, during which he played in a total of 4 games. His playing style reflected the era's emphasis on contact hitting, as he finished his short career with a batting average of .286. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed with 2 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs when needed. Despite the limited opportunities in Major League Baseball, Ferry's presence in the game during this transitional period—just before the deadball era fully took hold—illustrated the evolving nature of baseball at the time. As a position player, he embodied the spirit of determination that many players of his era displayed, even as they faced the challenges of limited rosters and fierce competition. Ferry's contributions may not have been extensive, but his brief stint in the major leagues remains a part of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	4	2	1	0	0	15.0	15	12	1	11	6	7.20	0

Career ERA 7.20 vs. league average 2.74 across their career seasons — 162.9% 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
1904	DET	AL	0	1	3	1	1	0	0	13.0	12	9	11	4	6.23	2.66 (-135%)	-623.6
1905	CLE	AL	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	2.0	3	3	0	2	13.50	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	7	2	2	1	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.286	0.286	0.429	0.714	0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — +15.5% above league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +33.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.714 vs. league average 0.626 across their career seasons — +14.1% above 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
1904	DET	AL	3	6	2	2	1	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1905	CLE	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	2	0	5	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	DET	P	3	1	0	4	0	1
1905	CLE	P	1	1	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Manhattan College	New York	NY	1900, 1901