Jeff Ferrell
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2015-2017)
Jeff Ferrell was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2017 for the Detroit Tigers, a span of 3 seasons. Across 20 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 6.53 ERA and 12 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2015-07-04
- Last Game
- 2017-09-18
Full name: Jeffrey Alan Ferrell
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.1 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 6.35 | 3.96 (-60%) | -740.4 |
| 2017 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.1 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6.75 | 4.36 (-55%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.2 | 29 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 6.53 | — | -740 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | DET | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2017 | DET | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (40 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 13.1 | 21 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 9.45 |
| Away | 8 | 7.1 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1.23 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-09-18 | DET | OAK | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-09-14 | DET | CHW | — | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-09-10 | DET | TOR | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-09-09 | DET | TOR | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-09-03 | DET | CLE | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017-09-01 | DET | CLE | — | 0.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-08-29 | DET | COL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017-08-22 | DET | NYY | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-08-16 | DET | TEX | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-08-14 | DET | TEX | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 20 |
Salary History
Jeff Ferrell's recorded salaries total $507,500 over 1 season, in 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ferrell's career ran from 2015 to 2017. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2015.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | DET | AL | $507,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $507,500 | ||
Jeff Ferrell: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 4, 2015 and the final game on September 18, 2017, Jeff Ferrell built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the Detroit Tigers from 2015 to 2017. Born on November 23, 1990, in Charlotte, NC, USA, Ferrell is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 205 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame. The given name on file is Jeffrey Alan Ferrell.
The pitching table credits Ferrell with a 0-0 record and a 6.53 ERA in 20 games. Ferrell had 12 strikeouts. Against a 4.16 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.53 mark was 57.0% worse. 2015 was Ferrell's sharpest full season, a 6.35 ERA against the league's 3.96.
The position breakdown shows 20 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 2 putouts and 2 assists against 0 errors.
The one salary on file is $507,500, for 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ferrell's career ran from 2015 to 2017. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2015. Ferrell's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 40 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Ferrell
- What years did Jeff Ferrell play?
- Jeff Ferrell played in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2017.
- Was Jeff Ferrell a pitcher?
- Yes. Jeff Ferrell pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 12 strikeouts.
- What teams did Jeff Ferrell play for?
- Jeff Ferrell played for one team, the Detroit Tigers (2015, 2017).
- What were Jeff Ferrell's career stats?
- In 20 games, Jeff Ferrell went 0-0 with a 6.53 ERA, 12 strikeouts, and 20.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Jeff Ferrell earn in his career?
- Jeff Ferrell's recorded salaries total $507,500 over 1 season, in 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ferrell's career ran from 2015 to 2017. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2015.
- What was Jeff Ferrell's salary?
- Jeff Ferrell's recorded salary was $507,500 in 2016.
- What position did Jeff Ferrell play?
- Jeff Ferrell played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jeff Ferrell and how much did he weigh?
- Jeff Ferrell was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 205 pounds.
- What was Jeff Ferrell's career ERA?
- Jeff Ferrell finished with a 6.53 career ERA, going 0-0 with 12 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jeff Ferrell have?
- Jeff Ferrell recorded 12 career strikeouts.
- Is Jeff Ferrell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Ferrell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.