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Name Team Age
Jim Ferson Retired (1999, Age 37) Died (2039, Age 77)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 13
(1981)
3B L/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Amos Otis League 0 16 years (48 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ A-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
A- A- B+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
A- B- D+
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
C-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B+ 0 7/14/1962
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 4 6
Alt Pos (2B) Alt Pos (1B) Alt Pos (---)
(19.1 %) (3.9 %) (0.0 %)

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Year League Award
1985NLAll Star Reserve (3B)
1988NLGold Glove (3B)
1989NLGold Glove (3B)
1990NLMVP; All Star Starter (3B)
1991NLAll Star Reserve (3B)
1992NLAll Star Starter (3B)
1995NLAll Star Reserve (3B); Gold Glove (3B)
1996ALAll Star Reserve (3B)
1997ALAll Star Reserve (3B); Gold Glove (3B)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1999-11-01Jim Ferson has retired from the Tampa Bay Rays
1999-03-07A trade has been completed between the Baltimore Righteous Bikers and the Tampa Bay Rays. The Tampa Bay Rays receive Jim Rogers, Bobby Howitzer, Don "Tiger Tamer" Sloan, Art Baumeister, Dave Cregan, Jim Ferson from the Baltimore Righteous Bikers in exchange for Chris Fassero, Dizzy Levis, Draft Pick 1999 Round 2 TB (Jay Vincent). Protest This Trade.
1997-05-31The Baltimore Righteous Bikers have placed Jim Ferson on the trade block.
1996-05-23A trade has been completed between the Baltimore Righteous Bikers and the Chicago Red Stars. The Chicago Red Stars receive Blackie Chamberlain, Rick Shaw, Booter Lee Bogg from the Baltimore Righteous Bikers in exchange for Jim Ferson, Ed Cowens, Dick Carlos. Protest This Trade.
1996-05-01The Chicago Red Stars have placed Jim Ferson on the trade block.
1989-08-07Jim Ferson of the Chicago Red Stars is injured and is expected to be out 13 days.
1985-07-29Jim Ferson of the Chicago Red Stars is injured and is expected to be out 7 days.
1984-03-07The Chicago Red Stars have promoted Jim Ferson to the major league team. The Chicago Red Stars have promoted Dave Kahoe to the major league team. The Chicago Red Stars have sent Charles Pepper to the minors. The Chicago Red Stars have sent Howie Lerch to the minors.