Mike Farmer

Born: 7/3/1968 in Gary, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-05-04 | Final Game: 1996-06-08

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 193 lbs

Full name: Michael Anthony Farmer

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Biography

Mike Farmer, born in 1968, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during a brief career from 1996 to 2005. Primarily a position player, Farmer played in a total of 7 games where he showcased his skills at the plate, finishing his career with 4 hits and a notable batting average of 0.4. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs (RBIs), his performance during those appearances left a lasting impression, particularly as he played during an era characterized by intense competition and evolving player dynamics. Farmer's time in the majors was short-lived, yet it reflected the challenges faced by many athletes trying to secure their place in a league filled with talent. His stint is a reminder of the countless players who have contributed to the game, even if their careers did not span many seasons. While he did not accumulate extensive statistics, Farmer's experience serves as a testament to the dedication required to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	7	4	0	0	0	28.0	32	24	8	13	16	7.71	0

Career ERA 7.71 vs. league average 4.61 across their career seasons — 67.3% 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
1996	COL	NL	0	1	7	4	0	0	0	28.0	32	24	13	16	7.71	4.61 (-67%)	-1777.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	10	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.400	0.400	0.400	0.800	0.0

Career AVG .400 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — +48.2% above league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — +17.5% above league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.800 vs. league average 0.767 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
1996	COL	NL	7	10	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	4	1	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1996	COL	P	7	4	1	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Jackson State University	Jackson	MS	1987, 1988, 1989