Alex Ferson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1889-1892)
Alex Ferson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1889 to 1892 for the Washington Nationals, the Buffalo Bisons, and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 4 seasons. Across 48 career appearances, he went 18-25 with a 4.37 ERA and 106 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
- 5'9" / 165 lb
- Died
- 12/5/1957 in Boston, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1889-05-04
- Last Game
- 1892-07-25
Full name: Alexander Ferson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | WS8 | NL | 17 | 17 | 36 | 34 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 288.1 | 319 | 125 | 105 | 85 | 3.90 | 3.93 (+1%) | -768.2 |
| 1890 | BFP | PL | 1 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.0 | 88 | 43 | 40 | 13 | 5.45 | 3.88 (-40%) | -2333.0 |
| 1892 | BLN | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 11.00 | 3.28 (-235%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 18 | 25 | 48 | 45 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 368.1 | 424 | 179 | 151 | 106 | 4.37 | — | -3,101 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 150 | 10 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 56 | .133 | .222 | .167 | .388 | -899 |
Career AVG .133 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 48.2% below league average.
Career OBP .222 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 33.1% below league average.
Career SLG .167 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 52.0% below league average.
Career OPS .388 vs. league average .678 across their career seasons — 42.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | WS8 | NL | 36 | 114 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 47 | .114 | .263 (-57%) | .334 (-44%) | .357 (-56%) | .691 (-50%) | -899.0 |
| 1890 | BFP | PL | 11 | 32 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | .219 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1892 | BLN | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 49 | 150 | 10 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 56 | .133 | — | — | — | — | -899 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 48 |
| Right Field | 1 |
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Alex Ferson (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Alex Ferson: the record in brief
The profile opens with Alex Ferson's first major league game on May 4, 1889; the last one listed came on July 25, 1892. The team column moves through the Washington Nationals (1889), the Buffalo Bisons (1890), and the Baltimore Orioles (1892). Ferson played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on July 14, 1866, in Philadelphia, PA, USA, Ferson was listed at 165 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. Ferson died on December 5, 1957, in Boston, MA, USA. Ferson's full given name, per the bio, is Alexander Ferson.
Across 48 games (45 starts), Ferson recorded 18 wins against 25 losses with a 4.37 ERA. Also on Ferson's record: 106 strikeouts and 36 complete games. Against a 3.75 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.37 mark was 16.8% worse. The best win total was 17, in 1889. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.90 in 1889, when the league's was 3.93.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alex Ferson
- What years did Alex Ferson play?
- Alex Ferson played in Major League Baseball from 1889 to 1892.
- Was Alex Ferson a pitcher?
- Yes. Alex Ferson pitched in the major leagues, recording 18 wins and 106 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Alex Ferson hit?
- Alex Ferson hit 0 career home runs with 20 hits.
- What teams did Alex Ferson play for?
- Alex Ferson played for 3 teams: the Washington Nationals (1889), the Buffalo Bisons (1890), and the Baltimore Orioles (1892).
- What were Alex Ferson's career stats?
- In 48 games, Alex Ferson went 18-25 with a 4.37 ERA, 106 strikeouts, and 368.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Alex Ferson play?
- Alex Ferson played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Alex Ferson and how much did he weigh?
- Alex Ferson was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Alex Ferson's career ERA?
- Alex Ferson finished with a 4.37 career ERA, going 18-25 with 106 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Alex Ferson have?
- Alex Ferson recorded 106 career strikeouts.
- Is Alex Ferson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Alex Ferson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.