Monty Fariss, baseball player, 1991-1993

Monty Fariss

Born: 10/13/1967 in Cordell, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-09-06 | Final Game: 1993-06-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Monty Ted Fariss

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Biography

Monty Fariss, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1993. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 104 games, showcasing his skills primarily in the infield. Fariss recorded a total of 49 hits, contributing 4 home runs and driving in 29 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .217. Known for his tenacity, he was a versatile player who brought depth to the teams he played for during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the rise of power hitters and an increased focus on offensive production. Despite not being a standout in terms of traditional statistics, Fariss's presence on the field reflected the grit and determination characteristic of early 1990s baseball players. His playing style emphasized solid defensive skills and situational awareness, which made him a valuable asset on the roster. Fariss's career, while brief, was part of a larger narrative in the game during a time when teams were beginning to embrace more specialized roles, paving the way for the modern game we see today.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
104 226 22 49 10 2 4 29 0 29 75 0.217 0.311 0.332 0.643 -297.1

Career AVG .217 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .332 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.643 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1991 TEX AL 19 31 6 8 1 0 1 6 0 7 11 0.258 — — — — 0.0
1992 TEX AL 67 166 13 36 7 1 3 21 0 17 51 0.217 .255 (-15%) .322 (-8%) .377 (-14%) .699 (-11%) -297.1
1993 MIA NL 18 29 3 5 2 1 0 2 0 5 13 0.172 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
2B 21 6 18 22 0 8
OF 65 49 91 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 TEX 2B 4 2 4 9 0 3
1991 TEX OF 8 8 21 0 0 0
1992 TEX 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1992 TEX 2B 17 4 14 13 0 5
1992 TEX OF 49 35 57 0 0 0
1993 FLO OF 8 6 13 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 21
Left Field 37
Center Field 10
Right Field 19
Designated Hitter 8

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 FLO NL $136,000
1992 TEX AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $245,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oklahoma State University Stillwater OK 1986, 1987, 1988