Howard Farmer

Born: 11/18/1966 in Gary, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-07-02 | Final Game: 1990-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Howard Earl Farmer

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Biography

Howard Farmer, born in 1966, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from July 2, 1990, to October 1, 1990. Primarily serving as a position player, Farmer made a limited impact in Major League Baseball, appearing in just six games. Throughout his short tenure, he recorded two hits and finished with a batting average of 0.4, marking a significant yet fleeting presence in the sport. Farmer's time in the league coincided with a transformative era in baseball, as the game was beginning to embrace the power-hitting focus that would dominate the late 1990s and early 2000s. Despite not achieving the statistical milestones that define many players' careers, his journey to the majors reflects the dreams and aspirations of numerous athletes who strive to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. His legacy, while modest in terms of numbers, represents the dedication and perseverance characteristic of players who make it to the highest level of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	3	6	4	0	0	0	23.0	26	18	9	10	14	7.04	0

Career ERA 7.04 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — 82.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1990	WSN	NL	0	3	6	4	0	0	0	23.0	26	18	10	14	7.04	3.86 (-82%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	5	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.400	0.400	0.400	0.800	0.0

Career AVG .400 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +55.1% above league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +23.2% above league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.800 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — +12.7% above 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
1990	WSN	NL	6	5	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	4	1	7	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1990	MON	P	6	4	1	7	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1990	MON	NL	$100,000
Total Career Earnings			$100,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Jackson State University	Jackson	MS	1986, 1987