Bill Farmer, baseball player, 1888-1888

Bill Farmer

Born: 2/27/1864 in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Died: 2/9/1928 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-05-01 | Final Game: 1888-08-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: William Charles Farmer

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Biography

Bill Farmer, born in 1864, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1888 to 1888. As a position player, he made his mark in the early days of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the rough-and-tumble style of the 19th century to a more organized and strategic approach to the game. Farmer participated in a total of five games during his career, where he recorded two hits, one run batted in (RBI), and maintained a batting average of .125. Despite the limited statistics, Farmer's involvement in the league during its formative years placed him among the pioneers of the sport. This era was marked by the establishment of professional teams and the emergence of key rules that shaped modern baseball. Although Farmer did not achieve significant individual accolades, his presence in the game contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the challenges and developments faced by players of his time. His career serves as a reminder of the many individuals who contributed to the early years of baseball, paving the way for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 16 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .239 across their career seasons — 47.6% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .291 across their career seasons — 57.0% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 60.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.611 across their career seasons — 59.1% 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
1888 PIT NL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1888 PH4 AA 3 12 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 4 0 24 4 3 0
OF 1 0 4 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1888 PIT C 1 0 4 0 2 0
1888 PIT OF 1 0 4 0 0 0
1888 PH4 C 3 0 20 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 4
Right Field 1