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Standard Pitching

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Season Age Team Lg WAR W L W-L% ERA G GS GF CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB IBB SO HBP BK WP BF ERA+ FIP WHIP H9 HR9 BB9 SO9 SO/BB Awards
1937 23 BBB NAL -0.4 3 4 .429 5.69 10 8 2 5 0 0 55.1 64 49 35 3 22 0 24 4 0 0 256 79 4.45 1.554 10.4 0.5 3.6 3.9 1.09
1938 24 JRC NAL 0.7 1 1 .500 2.45 3 2 1 2 0 0 25.2 23 12 7 1 11 9 1 0 109 168 4.26 1.325 8.1 0.4 3.9 3.2 0.82
1939 25 2TM 2LG 0.4 2 1 .667 4.18 3 2 2 0 0 23.2 23 12 11 8 9 0 0 111 1.310 8.7 3.0 3.4 1.13
1939 25 CBR NAL 0.4 1 0 1.000 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 6.0 3 0 0 1 3 0 0.667 4.5 1.5 4.5 3.00
1939 25 HG NN2 0.0 1 1 .500 5.60 2 2 2 0 0 17.2 20 12 11 7 6 0 0 86 1.528 10.2 3.6 3.1 0.86
1940 26 HG NN2 -0.2 2 1 .667 5.74 7 3 3 3 0 0 31.1 30 25 20 0 16 0 10 1 0 0 141 91 3.99 1.468 8.6 0.0 4.6 2.9 0.63
1941 27 CAG NAL 0.5 2 0 1.000 2.73 5 1 2 1 1 0 29.2 26 14 9 0 10 0 15 1 0 0 132 131 2.88 1.213 7.9 0.0 3.0 4.6 1.50
1942 28 CAG NAL -0.1 0 5 .000 4.01 6 5 2 0 0 33.2 42 23 15 11 14 0 0 98 1.574 11.2 2.9 3.7 1.27
1943 29 CAG NAL 0.5 1 0 1.000 0.00 1 1 1 1 0 9.0 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 29 2.77 0.444 3.0 0.0 1.0 1.0 1.00
7 Yrs 1.4 11 12 .478 4.19 35 22 8 16 2 0 208.1 211 135 97 4 79 0 82 7 0 0 667 103 2.84 1.392 9.1 0.2 3.4 3.5 1.04
162 Game Avg 1.6 13 14 .478 4.19 42 26 19 2 0 248 252 161 116 94 98 8 103 1.392 9.1 3.4 3.5 1.04
CAG (3 Yrs) 0.8 3 5 .375 2.99 12 7 2 4 2 0 72.1 71 37 24 0 22 0 30 1 0 0 161 127 1.53 1.286 8.8 0.0 2.7 3.7 1.36
HG (2 Yrs) -0.2 3 2 .600 5.69 9 5 3 5 0 0 49.0 50 37 31 0 23 0 16 1 0 0 141 89 2.55 1.490 9.2 0.0 4.2 2.9 0.70
JRC (2 Yrs) 1.1 2 1 .667 1.99 4 2 1 2 0 0 31.2 26 12 7 1 12 12 1 0 109 208 3.45 1.200 7.4 0.3 3.4 3.4 1.00
BBB (1 Yr) -0.4 3 4 .429 5.69 10 8 2 5 0 0 55.1 64 49 35 3 22 0 24 4 0 0 256 79 4.45 1.554 10.4 0.5 3.6 3.9 1.09
NAL (6 Yrs) 1.5 8 10 .444 3.73 26 17 5 11 2 0 159.1 161 98 66 4 56 0 66 6 0 0 526 110 2.92 1.362 9.1 0.2 3.2 3.7 1.18
NN2 (2 Yrs) -0.2 3 2 .600 5.69 9 5 3 5 0 0 49.0 50 37 31 0 23 0 16 1 0 0 141 89 2.55 1.490 9.2 0.0 4.2 2.9 0.70

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Season Age Team Lg IP G GS R RA9 RA9opp RA9def RA9role PPFp RA9avg RAA WAA gmLI WAAadj WAR RAR waaWL% 162WL% Awards
1937 23 BBB NAL 55.1 10 8 49 7.97 5.36 -0.48 0.00 100 5.84 -13 -0.8 1.00 -0.1 -0.4 -6 .419 .495
1938 24 JRC NAL 25.2 3 2 12 4.21 4.94 -0.40 0.00 100 5.34 3 0.5 1.00 0.0 0.7 6 .663 .503
1939 25 2TM 2LG 23.2 3 2 12 4.56 5.04 0.00 100 5.04 1 0.3 1.00 -0.1 0.4 4 .586 .500
1939 25 CBR NAL 6.0 1 0 0 0.00 4.52 0.00 100 4.52 3 0.4 1.00 0.0 0.4 4 .873 .502
1939 25 HG NN2 17.2 2 2 12 6.11 5.21 0.00 100 5.21 -2 -0.1 0.0 0.0 0 .442 .499
1940 26 HG NN2 31.1 7 3 25 7.18 5.63 0.44 0.00 100 5.19 -7 -0.4 1.00 -0.1 -0.2 -3 .438 .497
1941 27 CAG NAL 29.2 5 1 14 4.25 4.56 -0.28 0.00 100 4.84 2 0.3 1.00 -0.1 0.5 5 .566 .502
1942 28 CAG NAL 33.2 6 5 23 6.15 4.61 0.00 100 4.61 -6 -0.3 1.00 -0.1 -0.1 -3 .448 .498
1943 29 CAG NAL 9.0 1 1 0 0.00 4.07 0.22 0.00 100 3.85 4 0.4 0.0 0.5 5 .933 .503
7 Yrs 208.1 35 22 135 5.83 5.02 -0.14 0.00 100 5.16 -16 -0.1 1.00 -0.5 1.4 8 .499 .498
162 Game Avg 248 42 26 161 5.83 5.02 0.00 100 5.16 -19 -0.1 1.00 -0.6 1.6 9 .499 .498
CAG (3 Yrs) 72.1 12 7 37 4.60 4.52 -0.09 0.00 100 4.61 0 0.5 1.00 -0.2 0.8 7 .537 .500
HG (2 Yrs) 49.0 9 5 37 6.80 5.48 0.28 0.00 100 5.20 -9 -0.6 1.00 -0.1 -0.2 -3 .439 .498
JRC (2 Yrs) 31.2 4 2 12 3.41 4.86 -0.32 0.00 100 5.18 6 0.9 1.00 -0.1 1.1 10 .716 .503
BBB (1 Yr) 55.1 10 8 49 7.97 5.36 -0.48 0.00 100 5.84 -13 -0.8 1.00 -0.1 -0.4 -6 .419 .495
NAL (6 Yrs) 159.1 26 17 98 5.54 4.88 -0.27 0.00 100 5.15 -7 0.5 1.00 -0.4 1.5 10 .519 .499
NN2 (2 Yrs) 49.0 9 5 37 6.80 5.48 0.28 0.00 100 5.20 -9 -0.6 1.00 -0.1 -0.2 -3 .439 .498

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Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1937 23 BBB NAL 55.1 1.2 9.4 8.6
1938 24 JRC NAL 25.2 0.9 8.3 10.1
1939 25 2TM 2LG 23.2
1939 25 CBR NAL 6.0
1939 25 HG NN2 17.2
1940 26 HG NN2 31.1 0.0 7.1 11.3
1941 27 CAG NAL 29.2 0.0 11.4 7.6
1942 28 CAG NAL 33.2
1943 29 CAG NAL 9.0 0.0 3.4 3.4
7 Yrs 208.1 0.6
MLB Average 1.3
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Advanced Batting

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Batting Batting Ratios
Season Age Team Lg PA rOBA Rbat+ BAbip ISO HR% BB% RS% Pos Awards
1937 23 BBB NAL 36 .311 85 .273 .121 0.0 2.8 40.0 1/9
1938 24 JRC NAL 15 .364 120 .357 .000 0.0 6.7 16.7 /17
1939 25 2TM 2LG 10 .189 9 .200 .000 0.0 0.0 100.0 /1
1939 25 CBR NAL 3 .316 92 .333 .000 0.0 0.0 100.0 /1
1939 25 HG NN2 7 .135 -22 .143 .000 0.0 0.0 100.0 /1
1940 26 HG NN2 16 .384 114 .286 .200 6.3 0.0 25.0 /1
1941 27 CAG NAL 13 .147 -9 .154 .000 0.0 0.0 0.0 /1
1942 28 CAG NAL 27 .275 78 .269 .000 0.0 3.7 12.5 /1937
1943 29 CAG NAL 26 .244 60 .200 .080 0.0 3.8 66.7 /91
7 Yrs 143 .281 74 .252 .066 0.7 2.8 34.2 1/973
MLB Average .331 100 .279 .111 1.3 8.8 34.0

Appearances

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Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Inn Ch PO A E DP Fld% lgFld% RF/9 lgRF9 RF/G lgRFG WP SB CS CS% lgCS% Awards
1937 23 BBB NAL P 10 8 55.2 15 4 11 0 1 1.000 .952 2.43 2.89 1.50 1.79 0 3 0 0.0 2.7
1937 23 BBB NAL RF 2 2 18.0 5 2 3 0 0 1.000 .946 2.50 1.60 2.50 1.00
1938 24 JRC NAL P 3 2 25.2 11 0 11 0 0 1.000 .931 3.86 2.91 3.67 1.53 0 4
1938 24 JRC NAL LF 1 0 3.0 1 0 0 1 0 .000 .940 0.00 1.50 0.00 0.80
1939 25 2TM 2LG P 3 0.00 0
1939 25 CBR NAL P 1 0.00
1939 25 HG NN2 P 2 0.00 0
1940 26 HG NN2 P 7 3 31.1 9 0 8 1 1 .889 .948 2.30 2.59 1.14 2.19 0 1
1941 27 CAG NAL P 5 1 29.2 9 2 6 1 2 .889 .950 2.43 2.70 1.60 1.24 0 0
1942 28 CAG NAL P 6 0.00 0
1942 28 CAG NAL RF 2 0.00
1942 28 CAG NAL 1B 1 0.00
1942 28 CAG NAL LF 1 0.00
1943 29 CAG NAL RF 5 41.0 9 7 0 2 0 .778 .944 1.54 1.65 1.40 0.76
1943 29 CAG NAL P 1 9.0 3 0 3 0 0 1.000 .940 3.00 2.90 3.00 1.30 0 0
7 Yrs 36 14 151.1 47 6 39 2 4 .957 .945 2.68 2.80 1.25 1.26 0 8 0 0.0 2.7
P (7 Yrs) P 35 14 151.1 47 6 39 2 4 .957 .945 2.68 2.80 1.29 1.29 0 8 0 0.0 2.7
RF (3 Yrs) RF 9 2 59.0 14 9 3 2 0 .857 .945 1.83 1.63 1.33 0.64
LF (2 Yrs) LF 2 0 3.0 1 0 0 1 0 .000 .940 0.00 1.50 0.00 0.40
1B (1 Yr) 1B 1 0.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Willie Ferrell?

Willie Ferrell is 111 years old.

When was Willie Ferrell born?

Willie Ferrell was born on November 6, 1913.

Where was Willie Ferrell born?

Willie Ferrell was born in Empire, AL.

How tall is Willie Ferrell?

Willie Ferrell is 5-11 (180 cm) tall.

How much did Willie Ferrell weigh when playing?

Willie Ferrell weighed 180 lbs (81 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Willie Ferrell play?

Willie Ferrell played 7 seasons.

Is Willie Ferrell in the Hall of Fame?

Willie Ferrell has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Willie Ferrell play?

Willie Ferrell was a Pitcher and Rightfielder.

How many strikeouts did Willie Ferrell have?

Willie Ferrell had 82 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Willie Ferrell played for?

Willie Ferrell played for 5 teams; the Birmingham Black Barons, Jacksonville Red Caps, Cleveland Bears, Homestead Grays and Chicago American Giants.

When did Willie Ferrell retire?

Willie Ferrell last played in 1943.

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