Pittsburgh Pirates Sign Caleb Ferguson to One-Year Contract

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced the signing of left-handed pitcher Caleb Ferguson to a one-year contract for the 2025 season.

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Caleb Ferguson:

  • Age: 28
  • 2024 Performance: Ferguson went a combined 1-4 with one save, a 4.64 ERA (54.1 IP/28 ER), and 67 strikeouts in 62 appearances with the New York Yankees and Houston Astros. He finished the season strong, recording a 2.95 ERA (18.1 IP/6 ER) during his final 18 appearances.
  • Pitching Style: Ferguson’s cutter, which he threw 249 times in 2024, generated a 33.6% whiff rate and held batters to a .130 average.
  • Career Rankings: Since the start of the 2022 season, Ferguson ranks 13th among MLB left-handed relievers with at least 140.0 innings pitched in ground ball rate (46.9%) and ERA (3.37).
  • Previous Performance: In 2023, Ferguson ranked sixth among all National League relievers in home runs allowed per 9.0 innings (0.50) and ground ball percentage (50.7), while tying for the team lead in appearances (68) with the Dodgers.
  • Career Overview: Originally selected by the Dodgers in the 38th round of the 2014 First-Year Player Draft, Ferguson has posted a career record of 19-13 with six saves, a 3.68 ERA (261.2 IP/107 ER), 314 strikeouts, and a .240 batting average against in 263 appearances (14 starts) with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2018-23), New York Yankees (2024), and Houston Astros (2024).
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