Hobe Ferris Notable

Hobe Ferris divided nine seasons between two clubs as a second baseman: the Boston Americans from 1901, then the St. Louis Browns through 1909.

Across 1,279 games he batted .239, with 1,145 hits and 472 runs. He finished with 40 home runs, 192 doubles, 89 triples and 89 stolen bases.

He played 1,011 games at second base, with 3,151 assists and 270 errors. He turned 353 double plays. He also played 266 games at third base.

He was born in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England on December 7, 1874, and died on March 18, 1938. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.