Alex Ferguson
Born: 2/16/1897 in Montclair, NJ, USA
Died: 4/26/1976 in Sepulveda, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1918-08-16 | Final Game: 1929-05-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: James Alexander Ferguson
Biography
Alex Ferguson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1918 until 1929. Born in 1897, Ferguson's career unfolded during a transformative period in the sport, as baseball was adapting to the post-World War I landscape and moving towards a more modern style of play. Over the course of his 11-year career, he compiled a record of 61 wins and 85 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.89. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 397 strikeouts, along with 10 saves, showcasing his capacity to close out games when needed.
Ferguson's pitching style was characterized by determination and resilience, traits that were essential for players navigating the challenges of the era. He contributed to the teams he played for, displaying versatility and a competitive spirit. While his overall win-loss record may not reflect the accolades of some of his contemporaries, Ferguson's presence on the mound during the late 1910s and 1920s added depth to the pitching rotations of his teams and left a lasting impression on those who witnessed his performances.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 85 | 257 | 166 | 62 | 2 | 10 | 1241.7 | 1455 | 675 | 68 | 482 | 397 | 4.89 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 | - |
| 1921 | NYY | AL | 3 | 1 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 56.3 | 64 | 37 | 27 | 9 | 5.91 | - |
| 1922 | BOS | AL | 9 | 16 | 39 | 27 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 198.3 | 201 | 95 | 62 | 44 | 4.31 | 734.5 |
| 1923 | BOS | AL | 9 | 13 | 34 | 27 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 198.3 | 229 | 89 | 67 | 72 | 4.04 | 1571.1 |
| 1924 | BOS | AL | 14 | 17 | 41 | 32 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 237.7 | 259 | 100 | 108 | 78 | 3.79 | -651.8 |
| 1925 | BOS | AL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15.7 | 22 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 10.91 | -1678.1 |
| 1925 | NYY | AL | 4 | 2 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 54.3 | 83 | 47 | 42 | 20 | 7.79 | - |
| 1925 | WSN | AL | 5 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 55.3 | 52 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 3.25 | - |
| 1926 | WSN | AL | 3 | 4 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 47.7 | 69 | 41 | 18 | 16 | 7.74 | - |
| 1927 | PHI | NL | 8 | 16 | 31 | 31 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 227.0 | 280 | 122 | 65 | 73 | 4.84 | -929.6 |
| 1928 | PHI | NL | 5 | 10 | 34 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 134.7 | 168 | 83 | 52 | 51 | 5.55 | -2697.3 |
| 1929 | BRO | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 22.50 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | PHI | NL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 12.08 | -836.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 257 | 397 | 13 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 150 | 0.106 | 0.140 | 0.116 | 0.256 | -3184.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | NYY | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | NYY | AL | 17 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | BOS | AL | 39 | 65 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 0.092 | -826.3 |
| 1923 | BOS | AL | 34 | 62 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0.097 | -712.7 |
| 1924 | BOS | AL | 41 | 86 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 0.140 | -865.4 |
| 1925 | BOS | AL | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | NYY | AL | 21 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | WSN | AL | 7 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.050 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | WSN | AL | 19 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | PHI | NL | 31 | 70 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 34 | 0.100 | -779.6 |
| 1928 | PHI | NL | 34 | 39 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.026 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | BRO | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | PHI | NL | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | WS | WS1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14.0 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 3.21 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | WS | WS1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14.0 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 3.21 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 257 | 0 | 57 | 293 | 15 | 16 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | NYA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | NYA | P | 17 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 1922 | BOS | P | 39 | 0 | 10 | 43 | 2 | 4 |
| 1923 | BOS | P | 34 | 0 | 5 | 45 | 4 | 5 |
| 1924 | BOS | P | 41 | 0 | 12 | 60 | 1 | 1 |
| 1925 | BOS | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | NYA | P | 21 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| 1925 | WS1 | P | 7 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1926 | WS1 | P | 19 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1927 | PHI | P | 31 | 0 | 12 | 49 | 5 | 3 |
| 1928 | PHI | P | 34 | 0 | 9 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | BRO | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | PHI | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 257 |