Steve Farr, baseball player, 1984-1994

Steve Farr

Born: 12/12/1956 in Cheverly, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-05-16 | Final Game: 1994-08-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: Steven Michael Farr

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Biography

Steve Farr was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1984 to 1994. Born in 1956, Farr made a significant impact on Major League Baseball with his consistent performance on the mound. He concluded his career with a record of 48-45 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.25, showcasing his ability to limit runs and control games effectively. Over his decade-long career, he accumulated 668 strikeouts and secured 132 saves, reflecting his dual capability as both a starter and a reliever. Farr was known for his competitive spirit and versatility, which allowed him to adapt to various roles within pitching staffs during an era characterized by a shift toward specialized bullpen usage. His tenure in the league included time with teams like the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals, where he earned a reputation as a reliable option in high-pressure situations. With a knack for getting crucial outs, Farr's contributions were integral during the seasons he played, leaving a lasting impression on the teams he represented and the fans who followed his career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
48 45 509 28 1 1 132 824.3 751 298 70 334 668 3.25 0

Career ERA 3.25 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — 17.8% better 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
1984 CLE AL 3 11 31 16 0 0 1 116.0 106 59 46 83 4.58 3.81 (-20%) -1229.6
1985 KCR AL 2 1 16 3 0 0 1 37.7 34 13 20 36 3.11 3.89 (+20%) -
1986 KCR AL 8 4 56 0 0 0 8 109.3 90 38 39 83 3.13 3.97 (+21%) -
1987 KCR AL 4 3 47 0 0 0 1 91.0 97 42 44 88 4.15 4.29 (+3%) -
1988 KCR AL 5 4 62 1 0 0 20 82.7 74 23 30 72 2.50 3.73 (+33%) -
1989 KCR AL 2 5 51 2 0 0 18 63.3 75 29 22 56 4.12 3.71 (-11%) -
1990 KCR AL 13 7 57 6 1 1 1 127.0 99 28 48 94 1.98 3.86 (+49%) -
1991 NYY AL 5 5 60 0 0 0 23 70.0 57 17 20 60 2.19 3.91 (+44%) -
1992 NYY AL 2 2 50 0 0 0 30 52.0 34 9 19 37 1.56 3.75 (+58%) -
1993 NYY AL 2 2 49 0 0 0 25 47.0 44 22 28 39 4.21 4.19 (-1%) -
1994 CLE AL 1 1 19 0 0 0 4 15.3 17 9 15 12 5.28 4.51 (-17%) -1124.3
1994 BOS AL 1 0 11 0 0 0 0 13.0 24 9 3 8 6.23 4.51 (-38%) -26.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
509 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

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
1984 CLE AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 KCR AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 KCR AL 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 KCR AL 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 KCR AL 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 KCR AL 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 KCR AL 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 NYY AL 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 NYY AL 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 NYY AL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 CLE AL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 BOS AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1985 ALCS KCA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 2 0 0 6.3 4 1 1 3 1.42

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1985 ALCS KCA 1 0 2 0 0 6.3 4 1 1 3 1.42

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 509 28 55 102 9 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 CLE P 31 16 7 18 2 1
1985 KCA P 16 3 3 6 0 0
1986 KCA P 56 0 8 16 0 1
1987 KCA P 47 0 3 6 2 0
1988 KCA P 62 1 3 7 0 0
1989 KCA P 51 2 7 4 0 0
1990 KCA P 57 6 7 18 2 1
1991 NYA P 60 0 7 11 0 1
1992 NYA P 50 0 2 4 2 0
1993 NYA P 49 0 6 10 0 0
1994 CLE P 19 0 2 1 1 0
1994 BOS P 11 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 509

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 CLE AL $900,000
1993 NYA AL $1,500,000
1992 NYA AL $2,400,000
1991 NYA AL $2,400,000
1990 KCA AL $775,000
1989 KCA AL $605,000
1988 KCA AL $225,000
1986 KCA AL $85,000
Total Career Earnings $8,890,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
American University Washington DC 1975