Alex Ferson, baseball player, 1889-1892

Alex Ferson

Born: 7/14/1866 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 12/5/1957 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-05-04 | Final Game: 1892-07-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Alexander Ferson

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Biography

Alex Ferson was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1889 to 1892, during an era characterized by evolving gameplay and the transition from the deadball era into a more modern style of play. Born in 1866, Ferson made his mark in Major League Baseball with a record of 18 wins and 25 losses, showcasing his resilience on the mound despite the challenges faced by pitchers of his time. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.37, reflecting the competitive nature of the league as offenses began to gain strength. Throughout his career, Ferson struck out 106 batters, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters and contribute to his team's defensive efforts. While he did not record any saves, his role as a starting pitcher was integral to the teams he played for during a period when the game was still finding its footing regarding pitching strategies and player utilization. Ferson's contributions to the early years of professional baseball echo the struggles and triumphs of many players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
18 25 48 45 36 1 0 368.3 424 179 15 151 106 4.37 0

Career ERA 4.37 vs. league average 3.75 across their career seasons — 16.8% 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
1889 WS8 NL 17 17 36 34 28 1 0 288.3 319 125 105 85 3.90 3.93 (+1%) -820.9
1890 BFP PL 1 7 10 10 7 0 0 71.0 88 43 40 13 5.45 3.88 (-40%) -2372.5
1892 BLN NL 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 9.0 17 11 6 8 11.00 3.28 (-235%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
49 150 10 20 3 1 0 5 2 16 56 0.133 0.222 0.167 0.388 -968.4

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 48.2% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 33.1% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 52.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.388 vs. league average 0.678 across their career seasons — 42.8% 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
1889 WS8 NL 36 114 6 13 3 1 0 3 1 10 47 0.114 .263 (-57%) .334 (-44%) .357 (-56%) .691 (-50%) -968.4
1890 BFP PL 11 32 4 7 0 0 0 2 1 6 7 0.219 — — — — 0.0
1892 BLN NL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 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 48 0 5 69 8 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1889 WS8 P 36 0 4 50 8 1
1890 BFP OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1890 BFP P 10 0 1 19 0 0
1892 BLN P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 48
Right Field 1