Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Matchup

It doesn't matter if you are trying to make your next big bet or parlay, tweak your fantasy team, rub something in your buddy's face, or just want to understand the game better, it's always interesting to look at a matchup. Joe Ferguson and Phil Niekro have faced off against each other 67 times throughout their careers. Against Phil Niekro, Joe Ferguson has maintained a Batting Average of 0.208, lower than his career batting average of 0.24. Phil Niekro's career opposing batting average is 0.246, higher than their face-off average, possibly overperforming against Joe Ferguson. Joe Ferguson's OPS against Phil Niekro is 0.769, higher than his career OPS of 0.765.

Phil Niekro has struck out Joe Ferguson 12 times in 53 at-bats. Against Phil Niekro, Joe Ferguson strikes out every 5.583 plate appearances. Joe Ferguson's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 5.97, striking out less often against Phil Niekro than average. Phil Niekro strikes out a batter every 6.785 plate appearances, striking out Joe Ferguson more often than his average.

How Joe Ferguson put the ball into play against Phil Niekro

Balls and Strikes Thrown by Phil Niekro to Joe Ferguson

Matchup Details for Joe Ferguson and Phil Niekro

Stats that describe the matchup between Joe Ferguson and Phil Niekro including some career level stats for context.

Plate Appearances

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Plate Appearances
67
Joe Ferguson Career Plate Appearances
3624
Phil Niekro Career Batters Faced
22677

At Bats

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro At Bats
53
Joe Ferguson Career At Bats
3001
Phil Niekro Career At Bats Pitched
20405

Batting Average

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Batting Average
0.208
Joe Ferguson Career Batting Average
0.24
Phil Niekro Career Opposing Batting Average
0.246

Hits

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Hits
11
Joe Ferguson Career Hits
719
Phil Niekro Career Hits Allowed
5044

Singles

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Singles
7
Joe Ferguson Career Singles
465

Doubles

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Doubles
1
Joe Ferguson Career Doubles
121

Triples

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Triples
0
Joe Ferguson Career Triples
11

Home Runs

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Home Runs
3
Joe Ferguson Career Home Runs
122
Phil Niekro Career Home Runs Allowed
482

Grand Slams

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Grand Slams
0

In the Park Home Runs

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro In the Park Home Runs
0

In the Park Grand Slams

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro In the Park Grand Slams
0

Extra Base Hits

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Extra Base Hits
4
Joe Ferguson Career Extra Base Hits
254

Home Runs Per at Bat

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Home Runs Per at Bat
0.057
Joe Ferguson Career Home Runs Per at Bat
0.041
Phil Niekro Career Home Runs Allowed per At Bat
0.02362166135751

Home Runs Per Hit

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Home Runs Per Hit
0.273
Joe Ferguson Career Home Runs Per Hit
0.17
Phil Niekro Career Home Runs Allowed Per Hit
0.095559080095163

Home Runs Per Strikeout

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.250
Joe Ferguson Career Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.20098846787479
Phil Niekro Career Home Runs Allowed Per Strikeout
0.1442250149611

Total Bases

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Total Bases
21
Joe Ferguson Total Bases
1228

Times on Base

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Times on Base
25
Joe Ferguson Career Times on Base
1290

On Base Pct

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro On Base Pct
0.373
Joe Ferguson Career On Base Percentage
0.356

Slugging Pct

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Slugging Pct
0.396
Joe Ferguson Career Slugging Percentage
0.409

On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
0.769
Joe Ferguson Career OPS
0.765

Isolated Power

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Isolated Power
0.189
Joe Ferguson Career Isolated Power
0.17

Gross Production Average

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Gross Production Average
0.267
Joe Ferguson Career Gross Production Average
0.262

Batting Average on Balls in Play

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.211
Joe Ferguson Career Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.259
Phil Niekro Career Opposing Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.27369810415167

Runs Batted In (RBI)

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Runs Batted In (RBI)
8
Joe Ferguson Career RBIs
445

Runs Created

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Runs Created
8.651
Joe Ferguson Career Runs Created
469.49

Hit By Pitch

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Hit By Pitch
1
Joe Ferguson Career Hit By Pitch
9
Phil Niekro Career Batters Hit By Pitch
123

Outs

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Outs
29

Walks

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Walks
13
Joe Ferguson Career Walks
562
Phil Niekro Career Walks Allowed
1809

Intentional Walks

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Intentional Walks
0
Joe Ferguson Career Intentional Walks
64
Phil Niekro Career Intentional Walks Allowed
86

Strikeouts

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Strikeouts
12
Joe Ferguson Career Strikeouts
607
Phil Niekro Career Strikeouts Thrown
3342

Plate Appearance Per Strikout

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Plate Appearance Per Strikout
5.583
Joe Ferguson Career Plate Appearances Per Strikeout
5.97
Phil Niekro Career Batters Faced per Strikeout
6.7854578096948

Walks Per Strikeout

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Walks Per Strikeout
1.083
Joe Ferguson Career Walks Per Strikeout
0.93
Phil Niekro Career Walks Allowed Per Strikeout
0.56702573309396

Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
0.358
Joe Ferguson Career Walks and Hits Per Plate Appearance
0.37113686534216
Phil Niekro Career Walks and Hits Allowed Per Plate Appearance
0.30599285619791

Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
0

Batter Reached due to Error

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Batter Reached due to Error
0

Batter Reached due to Interference

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Batter Reached due to Interference
0

Sacrifice Hits

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Sacrifice Hits
0
Joe Ferguson Career Sacrifice Hits
17
Phil Niekro Career Sacrifice Hits
167

Sacrifice Flies

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Sacrifice Flies
0
Joe Ferguson Career Sacrifice Flies
35
Phil Niekro Career Sacrifice Flies
87

Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
2
Joe Ferguson Career Ground into Double Play
86
Phil Niekro Career Double Plays Enabled
292

Ground into Triple Play

Joe Ferguson vs. Phil Niekro Ground into Triple Play
0