Alex Farmer, baseball player, 1908-1908

Alex Farmer

Born: 5/9/1877 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 3/5/1920 in Bronx, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-09-01 | Final Game: 1908-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Alexander Johnson Farmer

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Biography

Alex Farmer was a professional baseball player born in 1877, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period from September 1 to September 29, 1908. During his short career, he participated in 12 games, where he recorded 5 hits and drove in 2 runs, culminating in a batting average of .167. Farmer, primarily serving as a position player, did not hit any home runs and did not register any stolen bases. Although his time in the major leagues was limited, Farmer's career falls within the early 20th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Despite the brevity of his professional career, Farmer's presence on the field during this transformative time in baseball history adds to the rich tapestry of the sport's development. His contributions, albeit modest in statistical terms, reflect the experiences of countless players striving to make their mark in the burgeoning world of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 30 1 5 1 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.167 0.194 0.200 0.394 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .241 across their career seasons — 30.7% below league average.

Career OBP .194 vs. league average .298 across their career seasons — 35.1% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 34.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.394 vs. league average 0.605 across their career seasons — 35.0% 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
1908 BRO NL 12 30 1 5 1 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 11 8 50 7 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1908 BRO C 11 8 50 7 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 11