Bob Ferris
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Robert Eugene Ferris is a former Major League Baseball
pitcher
. The 6'6", 225 lb. right-hander was drafted by the California Angels
in the 2nd round of the 1976 amateur draft, and he played for the Angels in 1979 and 1980.
Ferris was called up to the Angels after a 14-7 season with the Salt Lake City Gulls
of the Pacific Coast League
, and made his major league debut in relief on September 12, 1979 at Comiskey Park
. He pitched one inning
against the Chicago White Sox
(top of the 8th) and gave up one earned run
, a home run
to Thad Bosley
. Ferris struck out
Jim Morrison
to end the inning.
His finest major league effort came on September 26, 1979 against the Kansas City Royals
at Anaheim Stadium. He pitched five innings in relief and gave up just one run
, and it was unearned
. In his two big league games in 1979 he had an earned run average
of 1.50.
In 1980, he appeared in five more games for California, including three starts, and was not as successful. He allowed 32 baserunners (23 hits
and 9 walks) in just 15.1 innings, and gave up 10 earned runs. He was 0-2 with a 5.87 ERA
.
Career totals for 7 games pitched
include a 0-2 record, 3 games started
, and 1 game finished
. He allowed 11 earned runs in 21.3 innings pitched
, giving him a lifetime ERA of 4.64.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
. The 6'6", 225 lb. right-hander was drafted by the California Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
in the 2nd round of the 1976 amateur draft, and he played for the Angels in 1979 and 1980.
Ferris was called up to the Angels after a 14-7 season with the Salt Lake City Gulls
Salt Lake City Gulls
leftThe Salt Lake City Gulls, a former member of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League, were based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They were a minor league affiliate of the California Angels from 1975 to 1981, and of the Seattle Mariners from 1982 to 1984...
of the Pacific Coast League
Pacific Coast League
The Pacific Coast League is a minor-league baseball league operating in the Western, Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Along with the International League and the Mexican League, it is one of three leagues playing at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball.The...
, and made his major league debut in relief on September 12, 1979 at Comiskey Park
Comiskey Park
Comiskey Park was the ballpark in which the Chicago White Sox played from 1910 to 1990. It was built by Charles Comiskey after a design by Zachary Taylor Davis, and was the site of four World Series and more than 6,000 major league games...
. He pitched one inning
Inning
Inning is a municipality in the district of Erding in Bavaria in Germany....
against the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
(top of the 8th) and gave up one earned run
Earned run
In baseball, an earned run is any run for which the pitcher is held accountable . Any runner who tags his base and reaches home plate is scored against the pitcher as an earned run...
, a home run
Home run
In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process...
to Thad Bosley
Thad Bosley
Thaddis Bosley Jr. is a former Major League Baseball outfielder for the California Angels , Chicago White Sox , Milwaukee Brewers , Seattle Mariners , Chicago Cubs , Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers ....
. Ferris struck out
Strikeout
In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters....
Jim Morrison
Jim Morrison (baseball)
James Forrest Morrison , is a former professional baseball player who played second and third base in the Major Leagues from 1977 to 1988. During his baseball career, Morrison played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers, and Atlanta Braves...
to end the inning.
His finest major league effort came on September 26, 1979 against the Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
at Anaheim Stadium. He pitched five innings in relief and gave up just one run
Run (baseball)
In baseball, a run is scored when a player advances around first, second and third base and returns safely to home plate, touching the bases in that order, before three outs are recorded and all obligations to reach base safely on batted balls are met or assured...
, and it was unearned
Earned run
In baseball, an earned run is any run for which the pitcher is held accountable . Any runner who tags his base and reaches home plate is scored against the pitcher as an earned run...
. In his two big league games in 1979 he had an earned run average
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
of 1.50.
In 1980, he appeared in five more games for California, including three starts, and was not as successful. He allowed 32 baserunners (23 hits
Hit (baseball)
In baseball statistics, a hit , also called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches first base after hitting the ball into fair territory, without the benefit of an error or a fielder's choice....
and 9 walks) in just 15.1 innings, and gave up 10 earned runs. He was 0-2 with a 5.87 ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
.
Career totals for 7 games pitched
Games pitched
In baseball statistics, games pitched is the number of games in which a player appears as a pitcher; a player who is announced as the pitcher must face at least one batter, although exceptions are made if the pitcher announced in the starting lineup is injured before facing a batter, perhaps while...
include a 0-2 record, 3 games started
Games started
In baseball statistics, games started indicates the number of games that a pitcher has started for his team. A pitcher is credited with starting the game if he faces the first opposing batter...
, and 1 game finished
Games finished
In baseball statistics, a relief pitcher is credited with a game finished if he is the last pitcher to pitch for his team in a game. A starting pitcher is not credited with a GF for pitching a complete game...
. He allowed 11 earned runs in 21.3 innings pitched
Innings pitched
In baseball, innings pitched are the number of innings a pitcher has completed, measured by the number of batters and baserunners that are put out while the pitcher on the pitching mound in a game. Three outs made is equal to one inning pitched. One out counts as one-third of an inning, and two...
, giving him a lifetime ERA of 4.64.
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