Alex Ferguson, baseball player, 1918-1929

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 257