Jack Ferry, baseball player, 1910-1913

Jack Ferry

Born: 4/7/1887 in Pittsfield, MA, USA

Died: 8/29/1954 in Pittsfield, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-09-04 | Final Game: 1913-06-07

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

Full name: John Francis Ferry

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Biography

Jack Ferry was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1910 to 1913. Born in 1887, Ferry made his mark in the early years of the modern game, an era characterized by a transition from the deadball style to a more offensive approach. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 10 wins and 6 losses, showcasing his ability to compete effectively on the mound. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.02, indicating that he was adept at limiting opposing teams’ scoring opportunities. Ferry's pitching prowess was further evidenced by his 56 strikeouts and 4 saves, highlighting his capability as both a starter and a reliable relief option. While he may not have achieved the fame of some contemporaries, his contributions during the formative years of Major League Baseball helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. Jack Ferry's legacy reflects the ongoing evolution of the game during the early 20th century, as players like him navigated the challenges of an era marked by innovation and change.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 6 47 14 7 2 4 160.7 146 54 4 60 56 3.02 0

Career ERA 3.02 vs. league average 3.15 across their career seasons — near 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
1910 PIT NL 1 2 6 3 2 0 0 31.0 26 8 8 12 2.32 2.79 (+17%) 265.3
1911 PIT NL 6 4 26 8 4 1 3 85.7 83 30 27 32 3.15 3.37 (+7%) -330.7
1912 PIT NL 2 0 11 3 1 1 1 39.0 33 13 23 10 3.00 3.36 (+11%) -1153.6
1913 PIT NL 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.0 4 3 2 2 5.40 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
50 51 2 13 4 1 0 2 0 4 10 0.255 0.309 0.373 0.682 0.0

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career SLG .373 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.682 vs. league average 0.676 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
1910 PIT NL 6 9 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1911 PIT NL 29 29 2 9 1 1 0 0 0 3 6 0.310 — — — — 0.0
1912 PIT NL 11 13 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1913 PIT NL 4 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
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 47 3 3 42 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1910 PIT P 6 3 1 9 0 0
1911 PIT OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1911 PIT P 26 0 2 17 3 0
1912 PIT P 11 0 0 14 1 0
1913 PIT P 4 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 47
Left Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Seton Hall University South Orange NJ 1906, 1907, 1908