Jack Farrell

Born: 1/2/1856 in Hartford, CT, USA

Died: 11/15/1916 in Hartford, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1874-10-27 | Final Game: 1874-10-30

Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Farrell

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Biography

Jack Farrell, born in 1856, was a professional baseball player whose brief career spanned a mere three games from October 27 to October 30, 1874. Despite the limited sample size, Farrell made a notable impact during his short stint in the sport. Playing as a position player, he recorded five hits in his three appearances, resulting in a commendable batting average of .385. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his ability to make contact and get on base showcased his potential during the nascent years of professional baseball. Farrell's career unfolded during an era characterized by the game’s rapid evolution and the establishment of formalized leagues. While he may not have had the longevity of many of his contemporaries, his performance remains a testament to the early talent that contributed to the foundation of baseball as we know it today. His time in the sport exemplified the spirit of the 19th century, when the game was still finding its identity, and players like Farrell were paving the way for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	13	3	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.385	0.429	0.385	0.813	0.0

Career AVG .385 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — +40.7% above league average.

Career OBP .429 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +51.8% above league average.

Career SLG .385 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +15.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.813 vs. league average 0.616 across their career seasons — +32.1% 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
1874	HR1		3	13	3	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.385	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	3	3	6	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1874	HR1	OF	3	3	6	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	3