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Ferris Fain

First Base6 seasons1947–1952

Biography

Ferris Fain was a Major League Baseball first baseman, born May 29, 1921 in San Antonio, TX. A left-handed hitter listed at 5' 11" and 185 pounds, Ferris Fain debuted on April 15, 1947 and last played on September 24, 1955.

Over 1151 major-league games, Ferris Fain batted .290 with 1139 hits, 48 home runs, and 570 RBI in 3930 at-bats.

Every one of Ferris's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

May 29, 1921

Birthplace

San Antonio, TX

Position

First Base

Bats / Throws

Left / Left

Height / Weight

5' 11", 185 lb

MLB Debut

April 15, 1947

Final Game

September 24, 1955

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1151 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1151	3930	595	1139	213	30	48	570	904	261	.290	.424	.396	.820

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1947	Philadelphia Athletics	136	461	134	7	71	.291
1948	Philadelphia Athletics	145	520	146	7	88	.281
1949	Philadelphia Athletics	150	525	138	3	78	.263
1950	Philadelphia Athletics	151	522	147	10	83	.282
1951	Philadelphia Athletics	117	425	146	6	57	.344
1952	Philadelphia Athletics	145	538	176	2	59	.327
1953	Chicago White Sox	128	446	114	6	52	.256
1954	Chicago White Sox	65	235	71	5	51	.302
1955	Detroit Tigers	58	140	37	2	23	.264
1955	Cleveland Indians	56	118	30	0	8	.254
1955	?	114	258	67	2	31	.260

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Ferris Fain appears across the 1947-1952 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Ferris Fain played 844 games with 887 hits and 436 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Ferris Fain.

Elmer Valo Pete Suder Carl Scheib Dick Fowler Eddie Joost Alex Kellner Sam Chapman Joe Coleman

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Ferris Fain play?

Ferris Fain was a first baseman who batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

When did Ferris Fain play for the Athletics?

Ferris Fain appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1947-1952.

Where was Ferris Fain born?

Ferris Fain was born on May 29, 1921 in San Antonio, TX.

What were Ferris Fain's MLB career stats?

Over 1151 MLB games, Ferris Fain hit .290 with 1139 hits, 48 home runs, and 570 RBI.

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