Kerby Farrell

Born: 9/3/1913 in Leapwood, TN, USA

Died: 12/17/1975 in Nashville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-04-24 | Final Game: 1945-09-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Major Kerby Farrell

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Biography

Kerby Farrell was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early to mid-1940s, a time marked by the challenges of World War II. Born in 1913, Farrell's career spanned from April 24, 1943, to September 23, 1945. He played a total of 188 games, primarily as a position player, and contributed significantly to his teams with a batting average of .262. Over his career, he recorded 177 hits and drove in 55 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively despite not hitting any home runs. Farrell was known for his speed on the base paths, evidenced by his five stolen bases, which added an element of excitement to his game. His playing style reflected the gritty determination of players during the wartime era, when many athletes were called to serve in the military, leaving a unique mark on the game. While not a superstar, Farrell's consistent performance and reliability on the field made him a valuable player during his brief career in the major leagues.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	5	0	0	0	0	23.0	24	11	1	9	4	4.30	0

Career ERA 4.30 vs. league average 3.50 across their career seasons — 22.9% worse 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
1943	BSN	NL	0	1	5	0	0	0	0	23.0	24	11	9	4	4.30	3.50 (-23%)	-312.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
188	676	55	177	25	4	0	55	5	40	33	0.262	0.303	0.311	0.614	-1240.7

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career SLG .311 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.614 vs. league average 0.677 across their career seasons — 9.4% 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
1943	BSN	NL	85	280	11	75	14	1	0	21	1	16	15	0.268	.255 (+5%)	.324 (-5%)	.346 (-6%)	.671 (-6%)	-329.5
1945	CHW	AL	103	396	44	102	11	3	0	34	4	24	18	0.258	.260 (-1%)	.328 (-9%)	.354 (-15%)	.683 (-12%)	-911.2