Bill Farrell, baseball player, 1882-1883

Bill Farrell

MLB Debut: 1882-05-03 | Final Game: 1883-05-21

Full name: William Farrell

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Biography

Bill Farrell was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in the early 1880s, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. He played as a position player, participating in a total of four games from 1882 to 1883. Despite the limited opportunities, Farrell managed to make a mark in the history of the game, contributing two hits and one run batted in over his short career. His batting average stood at .143, reflecting the challenges players faced during this formative period of baseball. Farrell's career, though not lengthy or statistically significant, occurred during an era when baseball was rapidly evolving, and the foundations for modern professional play were being established. While he did not achieve notable power numbers or base-stealing prowess, his presence on the field during these early days illustrates the diverse tapestry of players that contributed to the sport's growth. Farrell’s role in baseball history, albeit minor, reminds us of the many individuals who were part of the game's early narrative.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 14 2 2 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.143 0.250 0.214 0.464 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 43.6% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career SLG .214 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.464 vs. league average 0.621 across their career seasons — 25.2% 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
1882 PH4 AA 2 7 2 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1883 BL2 AA 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
SS 2 0 1 5 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1882 PH4 C 1 0 0 0 0 0
1882 PH4 OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
1883 BL2 SS 2 0 1 5 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
Shortstop 2
Center Field 1
Right Field 1