Bob Farley, baseball player, 1961-1962

Bob Farley

Born: 11/15/1937 in Watsontown, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-04-15 | Final Game: 1962-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Robert Jacob Farley

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Biography

Bob Farley, born in 1937, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player primarily during the early 1960s. His Major League Baseball career spanned from April 15, 1961, to September 26, 1962. Over the course of his brief tenure, Farley appeared in 84 games, where he recorded 20 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 9 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .163. Despite the challenges of competing in the league during a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-hitting style, Farley's contributions were part of the broader evolution of the game. While Farley's statistics may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, his journey through baseball is a testament to the dedication required to reach the Major Leagues. He played in an era when the sport was beginning to see significant changes, including the integration of players from diverse backgrounds and the increasing emphasis on athleticism. Farley's experiences in the league serve as a snapshot of a transitional period in baseball history, highlighting the perseverance of those who pursued their dreams despite the odds.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
84 123 19 20 3 1 2 9 0 30 28 0.163 0.325 0.252 0.577 -145.4

Career AVG .163 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .252 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 36.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.577 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 20.3% 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
1961 SFG NL 13 20 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 5 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1962 CHW AL 35 53 7 10 1 1 1 4 0 13 13 0.189 .257 (-27%) .326 (+7%) .393 (-23%) .719 (-10%) -44.0
1962 DET AL 36 50 9 8 2 0 1 4 0 14 10 0.160 .257 (-38%) .326 (+4%) .393 (-34%) .719 (-17%) -44.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 21 11 109 7 3 12
OF 14 13 9 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1961 SFN 1B 1 1 4 0 0 1
1961 SFN OF 3 3 3 0 0 0
1962 CHA 1B 14 9 85 5 1 8
1962 DET 1B 6 1 20 2 2 3
1962 DET OF 11 10 6 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 21
Left Field 3
Right Field 11