Jack Farrell, baseball player, 1914-1915

Jack Farrell

Born: 12/19/1892 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 3/24/1918 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-16 | Final Game: 1915-07-17

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 145 lbs

Full name: John Edward Farrell

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Biography

Jack Farrell was a professional baseball player born in 1892, who played in the early 20th century during a transformative period in the sport. His career spanned from 1914 to 1915, during which he participated in 226 games as a position player. Known for his speed on the basepaths, Farrell recorded 20 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing pitchers and defenses. Despite not hitting any home runs, he contributed with a total of 171 hits and 49 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .229. Farrell's playing style reflected the era's emphasis on contact hitting and base running rather than power, as evidenced by his lack of home runs. Although his time in the major leagues was relatively brief, Farrell's contributions to his teams were significant in the context of the game as it was evolving. He played amidst the waning years of the deadball era, a time characterized by low scoring and a focus on strategy over slugging. His legacy is a testament to the diverse skill sets that players brought to the field during this pivotal time in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
226 746 85 171 33 5 0 49 20 77 83 0.229 0.305 0.287 0.592 -1285.2

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .287 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.592 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 9.9% 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
1914 CHF FL 156 524 58 123 23 4 0 35 12 52 65 0.235 .255 (-8%) .322 (-5%) .339 (-13%) .661 (-9%) -855.0
1915 CHF FL 70 222 27 48 10 1 0 14 8 25 18 0.216 .250 (-14%) .318 (-6%) .332 (-19%) .651 (-13%) -430.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 225 0 492 639 59 80
SS 4 0 7 6 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 CHF 2B 155 0 354 457 39 54
1914 CHF SS 3 0 7 6 1 0
1915 CHF 2B 70 0 138 182 20 26
1915 CHF SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 225
Shortstop 4