Terry Felton

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1979-1982)

Terry Felton was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1982 for the Minnesota Twins, a span of 4 seasons. Across 55 career appearances, he went 0-16 with a 5.53 ERA and 108 strikeouts.

W (Wins):
Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
ERA (Earned Run Average):
Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
SO (Strikeouts):
For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.

Data updated

W–L 0–16
ERA 5.53
WHIP 1.52
SO 108
Pitcher PIV -4106.2
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'1" / 180 lb
Born
10/29/1957 in Texarkana, AR, USA
MLB Debut
1979-09-28
Last Game
1982-09-28

Full name: Terry Lane Felton

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Career Pitching Statistics

Terry Felton — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 16 55 10 0 0 3 138.1 123 85 21 87 108 5.53 -4106.2

Career ERA 5.53 vs. league average 3.84 across their career seasons — 43.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Terry Felton — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1979 MIN AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 1 0.00 — 0.0
1980 MIN AL 0 3 5 4 0 0 0 17.2 20 14 9 14 7.13 3.84 (-86%) -218.8
1981 MIN AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.1 4 6 2 1 40.50 — 0.0
1982 MIN AL 0 13 48 6 0 0 3 117.1 99 65 76 92 4.99 3.86 (-29%) -3887.4
Career · 4 seasons 0 16 55 10 0 0 3 138.1 123 85 87 108 5.53 — -4,106

Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.

Career Batting Statistics

Terry Felton — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Terry Felton — 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
1979 MIN AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1980 MIN AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 MIN AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 MIN AL 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 4 seasons 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 0

Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.

Game Log & Splits

View full game log (110 games) →

Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Terry Felton — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home2200000—
Away3300000—

Pitching — Home / Away

Terry Felton — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home2256.2473637475.72
Away3381.2764950615.40

Last 10 Games — Pitching

Terry Felton — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
1982-09-28 MINTOR — 4.0331420
1982-09-24 MINCHW — 2.0311310
1982-09-12 MINKCR L 1.2344310
1982-09-11 MINKCR — 2.0322120
1982-09-06 MINTEX — 1.0000030
1982-09-03 MINBAL — 2.0211200
1982-08-25 MINNYY — 2.2200020
1982-08-21 MINCLE — 1.2122200
1982-08-20 MINCLE — 0.0000100
1982-08-15 MINSEA L 5.1241340

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Terry Felton — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
P 55 10 5 7 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Terry Felton — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1979 MIN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1980 MIN P 5 4 0 2 1 0
1981 MIN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1982 MIN P 48 6 5 5 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Terry Felton — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 55

Terry Felton: the record in brief

Terry Felton's major league career runs from a debut on September 28, 1979 to a final game on September 28, 1982. Felton's only club in the season tables is the Minnesota Twins. Felton played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on October 29, 1957, in Texarkana, AR, USA and a listed size of 6'1" and 180 pounds. Terry Felton was the playing name; the full given name is Terry Lane.

Felton's career pitching line is 0 wins, 16 losses and a 5.53 ERA over 55 appearances. Also on Felton's record: 108 strikeouts. The league ERA over Felton's seasons was 3.84, so the 5.53 figure ran 43.8% worse than average. The strikeout high was 92 in 1982. 1982 was Felton's sharpest full season, a 4.99 ERA against the league's 3.86.

The position breakdown shows 55 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 5 putouts and 7 assists.

Retrosheet box scores cover 110 of Felton's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.

Frequently Asked Questions about Terry Felton

What years did Terry Felton play?
Terry Felton played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1982.
Was Terry Felton a pitcher?
Yes. Terry Felton pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 108 strikeouts.
What teams did Terry Felton play for?
Terry Felton played for one team, the Minnesota Twins (1979–1982).
What were Terry Felton's career stats?
In 55 games, Terry Felton went 0-16 with a 5.53 ERA, 108 strikeouts, 138.1 innings pitched, and 3 saves.
What position did Terry Felton play?
Terry Felton played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Terry Felton and how much did he weigh?
Terry Felton was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds.
What was Terry Felton's career ERA?
Terry Felton finished with a 5.53 career ERA, going 0-16 with 108 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Terry Felton have?
Terry Felton recorded 108 career strikeouts.
Is Terry Felton in the Hall of Fame?
No. Terry Felton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.