Jack Farmer, baseball player, 1916-1918

Jack Farmer

Born: 7/14/1892 in Granville, TN, USA

Died: 5/21/1970 in Columbia, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-07-08 | Final Game: 1918-08-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Floyd Haskell Farmer

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Biography

Jack Farmer, born in 1892, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century, playing primarily as a position player between 1916 and 1918. His career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, just before the onset of the Deadball Era's decline, which was characterized by lower scoring and a focus on pitching. Over the course of his brief career, Farmer appeared in 62 games, showcasing his skills at the plate with a batting average of .269. He recorded 47 hits, contributing 15 runs batted in, and demonstrated a degree of speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. Despite not hitting any home runs during his time in the major leagues, Farmer's consistent hitting and ability to get on base reflected the playing style of his era, where contact hitting was often valued over power. His contributions, though modest in statistical terms, were part of a larger narrative of the game as it transitioned into the more dynamic styles of play seen in later decades. Farmer's career, while short-lived, remains a glimpse into the rich tapestry of baseball's history during the early years of the 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
62 175 11 47 6 4 0 15 3 7 27 0.269 0.308 0.349 0.657 42.1

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .349 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.657 vs. league average 0.643 across their career seasons — near 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
1916 PIT NL 55 166 10 45 6 4 0 14 1 7 24 0.271 .248 (+9%) .314 (-2%) .326 (+9%) .640 (+4%) 42.1
1918 CLE AL 7 9 1 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 3 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 31 0 53 77 10 6
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 18 0 29 0 6 0
SS 4 0 2 14 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1916 PIT 2B 31 0 53 77 10 6
1916 PIT 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1916 PIT OF 15 0 26 0 2 0
1916 PIT SS 4 0 2 14 3 1
1918 CLE OF 3 0 3 0 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 31
Third Base 1
Shortstop 5
Left Field 11
Right Field 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Cumberland University Lebanon TN 1913, 1914