Felix Fermin
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1996)
Felix Fermin was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1996 for 4 teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 10 seasons. In 903 career games, he hit .259 with 718 hits, 4 home runs, and 207 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-07-08
- Last Game
- 1996-08-07
Full name: Felix Jose Fermin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 903 | 2,767 | 294 | 718 | 86 | 11 | 4 | 207 | 27 | 166 | 147 | .259 | .305 | .303 | .608 | -6,598 |
Career AVG .259 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .305 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.
Career SLG .303 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.
Career OPS .608 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | PIT | NL | 23 | 68 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | .250 | .262 (-5%) | .331 (-9%) | .415 (-40%) | .746 (-26%) | -267.6 |
| 1988 | PIT | NL | 43 | 87 | 9 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | .276 | .254 (+9%) | .317 (+11%) | .377 (-15%) | .695 (-3%) | -4.6 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | 156 | 484 | 50 | 115 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 6 | 41 | 27 | .238 | .254 (-6%) | .319 (-6%) | .375 (-31%) | .694 (-19%) | -1284.8 |
| 1990 | CLE | AL | 148 | 414 | 47 | 106 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 3 | 26 | 22 | .256 | .257 (-1%) | .324 (-9%) | .385 (-21%) | .710 (-15%) | -1014.4 |
| 1991 | CLE | AL | 129 | 424 | 30 | 111 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 5 | 26 | 27 | .262 | .255 (+2%) | .323 (-5%) | .384 (-22%) | .708 (-14%) | -899.3 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | 79 | 215 | 27 | 58 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 10 | .270 | .255 (+5%) | .322 (+1%) | .377 (-15%) | .699 (-7%) | -228.6 |
| 1993 | CLE | AL | 140 | 480 | 48 | 126 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 4 | 24 | 14 | .263 | .265 (-1%) | .332 (-9%) | .403 (-21%) | .735 (-16%) | -1200.5 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 101 | 379 | 52 | 120 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 4 | 11 | 22 | .317 | .269 (+17%) | .338 (avg) | .424 (-10%) | .763 (-6%) | -392.6 |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | 73 | 200 | 21 | 39 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 6 | .195 | .266 (-27%) | .337 (-31%) | .417 (-46%) | .755 (-39%) | -1305.6 |
| 1996 | CHN | NL | 11 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 903 | 2,767 | 294 | 718 | 86 | 11 | 4 | 207 | 27 | 166 | 147 | .259 | — | — | — | — | -6,598 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (903 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 449 | 1320 | 150 | 347 | 1 | 104 | .263 |
| Away | 454 | 1447 | 144 | 371 | 3 | 103 | .256 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-07 | CHC | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-08-02 | CHC | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-07-26 | CHC | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-07-23 | CHC | SFG | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-07-20 | CHC | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-07-19 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-07-18 | CHC | STL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-07-16 | CHC | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-07-15 | CHC | PIT | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-07-14 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 70 | 55 | 98 | 166 | 4 | 35 |
| 3B | 17 | 11 | 10 | 25 | 2 | 3 |
| SS | 815 | 763 | 1230 | 2199 | 104 | 463 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | PIT | SS | 23 | 19 | 36 | 62 | 2 | 13 |
| 1988 | PIT | SS | 43 | 32 | 51 | 76 | 6 | 14 |
| 1989 | CLE | 2B | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | CLE | SS | 153 | 150 | 247 | 512 | 26 | 84 |
| 1990 | CLE | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | CLE | SS | 147 | 140 | 213 | 421 | 16 | 81 |
| 1991 | CLE | SS | 129 | 127 | 214 | 372 | 12 | 74 |
| 1992 | CLE | 1B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | CLE | 2B | 7 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 1992 | CLE | 3B | 17 | 11 | 10 | 25 | 2 | 3 |
| 1992 | CLE | SS | 55 | 47 | 64 | 135 | 6 | 36 |
| 1993 | CLE | SS | 140 | 137 | 211 | 346 | 23 | 87 |
| 1994 | SEA | 2B | 25 | 24 | 53 | 71 | 2 | 19 |
| 1994 | SEA | SS | 77 | 75 | 116 | 179 | 8 | 43 |
| 1995 | SEA | 2B | 29 | 25 | 32 | 75 | 1 | 12 |
| 1995 | SEA | SS | 46 | 35 | 75 | 94 | 5 | 31 |
| 1996 | CHN | 2B | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | CHN | SS | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 70 |
| Third Base | 17 |
| Shortstop | 815 |
Salary History
Felix Fermin's recorded salaries total $5,592,500 over 9 seasons, 1988 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Fermin's career ran from 1987 to 1996. No salary is recorded for 1987.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | SEA | AL | $850,000 |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | $900,000 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 1993 | CLE | AL | $975,000 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | $950,000 |
| 1991 | CLE | AL | $575,000 |
| 1990 | CLE | AL | $190,000 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | $85,000 |
| 1988 | PIT | NL | $67,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $5,592,500 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Felix Fermin (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Felix Fermin: the record in brief
July 8, 1987 and August 7, 1996 bracket Felix Fermin's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1987 through 1988), the Cleveland Indians (1989 to 1993), the Seattle Mariners (1994 through 1995), and the Chicago Cubs (1996). Fermin is listed as a shortstop at 160 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Fermin both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Fermin was born on October 9, 1963, in Mao, Valverde, D.R. Felix Fermin was the playing name; the full given name is Felix Jose.
Fermin finished with 718 hits from 2,767 at bats in 903 games, which works out to .259; the totals also include 4 homers, 207 runs batted in, and 27 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .305 and .303 give Fermin a career OPS of .608. Against a .261 league average for those years, Fermin's .259 average was near the norm. The OPS comparison is .608 to a league .727, 16.4% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 126, in 1993.
Frequently Asked Questions about Felix Fermin
- What years did Felix Fermin play?
- Felix Fermin played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1996.
- Was Felix Fermin a pitcher?
- No. Felix Fermin was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Felix Fermin hit?
- Felix Fermin hit 4 career home runs with 718 hits.
- What teams did Felix Fermin play for?
- Felix Fermin played for 4 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1987–1988), the Cleveland Indians (1989–1993), the Seattle Mariners (1994–1995), and the Chicago Cubs (1996).
- What were Felix Fermin's career stats?
- In 903 games, Felix Fermin had 718 hits, 4 home runs, 207 RBI, 294 runs, and 27 stolen bases, with a .259 batting average.
- How much did Felix Fermin earn in his career?
- Felix Fermin's recorded salaries total $5,592,500 over 9 seasons, 1988 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Fermin's career ran from 1987 to 1996. No salary is recorded for 1987.
- What was Felix Fermin's salary?
- Felix Fermin's last recorded salary was $850,000, in 1996. His highest recorded salary was $1,000,000, in 1994, and his lowest was $67,500, in 1988. The Salary History table lists each season from 1988 to 1996.
- What position did Felix Fermin play?
- Felix Fermin played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Felix Fermin and how much did he weigh?
- Felix Fermin was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Felix Fermin hit each season?
- Felix Fermin's home runs by season: 0 in 1987, 0 in 1988, 0 in 1989, 1 in 1990, 0 in 1991, 0 in 1992, 2 in 1993, 1 in 1994, 0 in 1995, and 0 in 1996. His most in one season was 2, in 1993.
- What was Felix Fermin's career batting average?
- Felix Fermin batted .259 over his career, with 718 hits in 2,767 at bats.
- How many RBI did Felix Fermin have?
- Felix Fermin drove in 207 runs in his career.
- Is Felix Fermin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Felix Fermin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.