John Farrell

Born: 12/4/1876 in Covington, KY, USA

Died: 5/14/1921 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-04-26 | Final Game: 1905-04-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Sebastian Farrell

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Biography

John Farrell was a professional baseball player born in 1876, whose career spanned from 1901 to 1905. Primarily serving as a position player, Farrell participated in 541 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He demonstrated a solid batting average of .261, accumulating a total of 567 hits. His offensive contributions included 4 home runs and 141 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs for his team. Additionally, Farrell was known for his speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 68 stolen bases, which was a notable achievement during the early 20th century when base stealing was becoming an integral part of the game. Farrell's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the evolution of the game as it moved away from the deadball era towards a more dynamic playing style. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he navigated the challenges of a rapidly changing sport. His legacy remains a reflection of the early years of professional baseball, where players laid the groundwork for future generations and the game's burgeoning popularity.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
541	2172	329	567	93	28	4	141	68	193	154	0.261	0.324	0.335	0.659	276.2

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .335 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.659 vs. league average 0.652 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
1901	WSN	AL	135	555	100	151	32	11	3	63	25	52	32	0.272	.271 (avg)	.326 (+3%)	.359 (+7%)	.686 (+5%)	513.7
1902	STL	NL	138	565	68	141	13	5	0	25	9	43	40	0.250	.266 (-6%)	.321 (-4%)	.343 (-16%)	.665 (-10%)	-987.5
1903	STL	NL	130	519	83	141	25	8	1	32	17	48	33	0.272	.261 (+4%)	.316 (+6%)	.345 (+3%)	.662 (+4%)	491.0
1904	STL	NL	131	509	72	130	23	3	0	20	16	46	48	0.255	.246 (+4%)	.300 (+6%)	.321 (-3%)	.622 (+2%)	258.9
1905	STL	NL	7	24	6	4	0	1	0	1	1	4	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	445	137	1070	1526	189	222
3B	1	0	2	2	1	1
OF	74	0	193	19	15	2
SS	21	0	40	79	9	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1901	WS1	2B	72	0	176	246	39	43
1901	WS1	3B	1	0	2	2	1	1
1901	WS1	OF	62	0	154	14	14	2
1902	SLN	2B	118	0	297	422	40	72
1902	SLN	SS	21	0	40	79	9	4
1903	SLN	2B	118	0	281	394	53	52
1903	SLN	OF	12	0	39	5	1	0
1904	SLN	2B	130	130	297	450	53	55
1905	SLN	2B	7	7	19	14	4	0