Cy Ferry
Born: 9/1/1877 in Hudson, NY, USA
Died: 9/27/1938 in Pittsfield, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1904-05-12 | Final Game: 1905-08-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Alfred Joseph Ferry
Biography
Cy Ferry was a professional baseball player active during the early 20th century, specifically from 1904 to 1905. Born in 1877, Ferry's career spanned a brief period, during which he played in a total of 4 games. His playing style reflected the era's emphasis on contact hitting, as he finished his short career with a batting average of .286. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed with 2 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs when needed.
Despite the limited opportunities in Major League Baseball, Ferry's presence in the game during this transitional period—just before the deadball era fully took hold—illustrated the evolving nature of baseball at the time. As a position player, he embodied the spirit of determination that many players of his era displayed, even as they faced the challenges of limited rosters and fierce competition. Ferry's contributions may not have been extensive, but his brief stint in the major leagues remains a part of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 7.20 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 6.23 | -623.2 |
| 1905 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.286 | 0.286 | 0.429 | 0.714 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | DET | AL | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1905 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | DET | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1905 | CLE | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan College | New York | NY | 1900, 1901 |