Stan Ferens
Born: 3/5/1915 in Wendel, PA, USA
Died: 10/7/1994 in Hempfield Township, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1942-06-10 | Final Game: 1946-09-26
Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Stanley Ferens
Biography
Stan Ferens was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1942 to 1946. Born in 1915, Ferens played during a tumultuous period in American history, as World War II significantly impacted the sport and its players. Despite the challenges of the era, he made his mark in Major League Baseball, showcasing his skills on the mound.
Throughout his career, Ferens compiled a record of 5 wins and 13 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.18. He struck out a total of 51 batters, contributing to his team's efforts during his tenure in the league. Although he did not record any saves, his role as a pitcher was vital in the competitive landscape of the 1940s, a time when many players were called to serve in the military, creating opportunities for those who remained in the game. Ferens' contributions to his teams reflected the resilience and dedication of baseball players during a challenging period, and he remains a part of the rich history of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 13 | 53 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 157.0 | 176 | 73 | 5 | 59 | 51 | 4.18 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | SLA | AL | 3 | 4 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 69.0 | 76 | 29 | 21 | 23 | 3.78 | 776.9 |
| 1946 | SLA | AL | 2 | 9 | 34 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 88.0 | 100 | 44 | 38 | 28 | 4.50 | -295.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 45 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0.156 | 0.191 | 0.156 | 0.347 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | SLA | AL | 19 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | SLA | AL | 34 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 53 | 0 | 9 | 27 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | SLA | P | 19 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1946 | SLA | P | 34 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 53 |