Al Ferrara
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1963-1971)
Al Ferrara was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1971 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the San Diego Padres, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 9 seasons. In 574 career games, he hit .259 with 358 hits, 51 home runs, and 198 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 3,618.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 200 lb
- Died
- 11/15/2024 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1963-07-30
- Last Game
- 1971-09-01
Full name: Alfred John Ferrara
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 574 | 1,382 | 148 | 358 | 60 | 7 | 51 | 198 | 0 | 156 | 286 | .259 | .344 | .423 | .768 | 3,618 |
Career AVG .259 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .344 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — +10.1% above league average.
Career SLG .423 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — +15.1% above league average.
Career OPS .768 vs. league average .680 across their career seasons — +12.8% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | LAN | NL | 21 | 44 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 9 | .159 | — | — | — | — | -152.3 |
| 1965 | LAN | NL | 41 | 81 | 5 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 20 | .210 | .245 (-15%) | .310 (-5%) | .371 (-20%) | .682 (-13%) | -142.6 |
| 1966 | LAN | NL | 63 | 115 | 15 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 9 | 35 | .270 | .248 (+8%) | .309 (+8%) | .376 (+16%) | .685 (+12%) | 236.9 |
| 1967 | LAN | NL | 122 | 347 | 41 | 96 | 16 | 1 | 16 | 50 | 0 | 33 | 73 | .277 | .242 (+14%) | .306 (+12%) | .357 (+31%) | .663 (+22%) | 1399.5 |
| 1968 | LAN | NL | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | SDN | NL | 138 | 366 | 39 | 95 | 22 | 1 | 14 | 56 | 0 | 45 | 69 | .260 | .248 (+5%) | .320 (+9%) | .369 (+19%) | .689 (+14%) | 1056.7 |
| 1970 | SDN | NL | 138 | 372 | 44 | 103 | 15 | 4 | 13 | 51 | 0 | 46 | 63 | .277 | .253 (+9%) | .325 (+14%) | .385 (+15%) | .711 (+15%) | 1219.9 |
| 1971 | SDN | NL | 17 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | CIN | NL | 32 | 33 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 10 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 574 | 1,382 | 148 | 358 | 60 | 7 | 51 | 198 | 0 | 156 | 286 | .259 | — | — | — | — | 3,618 | ||
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 (574 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 277 | 647 | 61 | 173 | 20 | 95 | .267 |
| Away | 297 | 735 | 87 | 185 | 31 | 103 | .252 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-09-01 | CIN | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-08-29 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-08-23 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-08-17 | CIN | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971-08-16 | CIN | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-08-07 | CIN | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-08-03 | CIN | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-08-02 | CIN | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-08-01 | CIN | LAD | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-07-29 | CIN | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | LAN | OF | 11 | 9 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | LAN | OF | 27 | 20 | 38 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1966 | LAN | OF | 32 | 20 | 43 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | LAN | OF | 94 | 87 | 135 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | LAN | OF | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | SDN | OF | 96 | 95 | 131 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| 1970 | SDN | OF | 96 | 94 | 119 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1971 | SDN | OF | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | CIN | OF | 5 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 249 |
| Right Field | 122 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Al Ferrara (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Al Ferrara: the record in brief
According to the bio, Al Ferrara debuted on July 30, 1963 and played a final game on September 1, 1971. By club, Ferrara's seasons break down as the Los Angeles Dodgers (1963 through 1968), the San Diego Padres (1969 through 1971), and the Cincinnati Reds (1971). Ferrara is listed as an outfielder at 200 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. The bio says Ferrara threw and hit right-handed. The recorded birth is December 22, 1939, in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Ferrara's death is recorded on November 15, 2024, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Ferrara's full given name, per the bio, is Alfred John Ferrara.
In 574 games and 1,382 at bats, Ferrara batted .259 with 358 hits; the totals also include 51 home runs and 198 RBI. Reaching base at a .344 clip and slugging .423, Ferrara finished with a .768 OPS. Against a .247 league average for those years, Ferrara's .259 average was near the norm. The OPS comparison is .768 to a league .680, 12.8% above average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Ferrara
- What years did Al Ferrara play?
- Al Ferrara played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1971.
- Was Al Ferrara a pitcher?
- No. Al Ferrara was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Al Ferrara hit?
- Al Ferrara hit 51 career home runs with 358 hits.
- What teams did Al Ferrara play for?
- Al Ferrara played for 3 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (1963, 1965–1968), the San Diego Padres (1969–1971), and the Cincinnati Reds (1971).
- What were Al Ferrara's career stats?
- In 574 games, Al Ferrara had 358 hits, 51 home runs, 198 RBI, and 148 runs, with a .259 batting average.
- What position did Al Ferrara play?
- Al Ferrara played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Al Ferrara and how much did he weigh?
- Al Ferrara was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Al Ferrara hit each season?
- Al Ferrara's home runs by season: 1 in 1963, 1 in 1965, 5 in 1966, 16 in 1967, 0 in 1968, 14 in 1969, 13 in 1970, and 1 in 1971. His most in one season was 16, in 1967.
- What was Al Ferrara's career batting average?
- Al Ferrara batted .259 over his career, with 358 hits in 1,382 at bats.
- How many RBI did Al Ferrara have?
- Al Ferrara drove in 198 runs in his career.
- Is Al Ferrara in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Ferrara has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.