Luther Farrell

Born: 7/13/1896 in Bartow, FL, USA

Died: 1956 in Miami, FL, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Luther Alaner Farrell

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Biography

Luther Farrell, born in 1896, is an active professional baseball player known for his role as a pitcher. With a career that spans across multiple eras of the game, Farrell has established himself as a reliable and competitive presence on the mound. His current record stands at 50-55, showcasing his resilience and determination in a sport that continually evolves. Farrell's earned run average (ERA) is 4.92, reflecting the challenges he faces as a pitcher in an era characterized by powerful batting lineups and advanced offensive strategies. Over his career, Farrell has recorded 483 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters and command the game. Additionally, he has contributed by securing 4 saves, underscoring his versatility and capability to perform in high-pressure situations. As he continues to play, Farrell remains a testament to the enduring spirit of baseball, adapting to the demands of the game while leaving his mark on the field. His ongoing contributions not only highlight his personal achievements but also his significance in the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
50	55	143	106	71	3	4	879.0	1003	481	49	320	483	4.92	0

Career ERA 4.92 vs. league average 4.18 across their career seasons — 17.9% 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
1920	SLG	NNL	1	5	7	6	2	0	0	34.3	39	26	17	19	6.82	3.45 (-98%)	9.6
1920	COG	NNL	2	4	7	5	5	0	0	59.3	62	29	17	31	4.40	3.45 (-28%)	219.7
1921	COG	NNL	4	7	19	13	9	0	0	120.3	145	72	44	34	5.39	4.02 (-34%)	-825.8
1923	CAG	NNL	2	0	4	2	1	0	1	19.0	17	9	6	6	4.26	4.03 (-6%)	-151.2
1925	NLG	ECL	0	5	6	4	2	0	0	30.7	57	33	10	14	9.68	4.55 (-113%)	682.6
1925	ACB	ECL	5	3	10	7	7	1	0	70.0	69	25	22	51	3.21	4.55 (+29%)	2524.7
1926	ACB	ECL	0	3	6	4	2	0	0	25.7	28	13	13	17	4.56	4.11 (-11%)	141.6
1927	ACB	ECL	16	11	34	25	18	2	0	219.3	204	89	74	138	3.65	4.08 (+11%)	3997.6
1928	ACB	ECL	9	7	20	15	12	0	1	124.0	132	53	47	87	3.85	4.13 (+7%)	-926.0
1929	ACB	ANL	0	3	4	3	2	0	0	22.3	39	23	13	9	9.27	4.60 (-102%)	-626.7
1930	NLG	IND	7	1	14	12	8	0	1	94.3	122	61	34	52	5.82	4.80 (-21%)	38.5
1932	NBY	IND	2	3	6	5	1	0	0	28.3	46	28	11	14	8.89	4.13 (-116%)	-1199.2
1933	NBY	IND	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	5.0	9	2	1	4	3.60	—	0.0
1934	PBG	NN2	1	3	5	4	2	0	1	26.3	34	18	11	7	6.15	4.29 (-43%)	-573.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
271	721	117	224	34	9	21	126	4	80	4	0.311	0.382	0.470	0.852	2046.5

Career AVG .311 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +10.2% above league average.

Career OBP .382 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — +11.2% above league average.

Career SLG .470 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — +18.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.852 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — +15.3% 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
1920	SLG	NNL	12	24	2	9	2	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0
1920	COG	NNL	9	28	2	3	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.107	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	COG	NNL	38	119	13	37	1	2	2	18	2	7	0	0.311	.286 (+9%)	.344 (+4%)	.395 (+2%)	.739 (+3%)	76.3
1923	CAG	NNL	5	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1925	NLG	ECL	13	39	4	9	1	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1925	HIL	ECL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1925	ACB	ECL	19	42	6	16	2	1	1	9	0	3	0	0.381	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	ACB	ECL	42	129	23	38	6	2	5	28	2	22	2	0.295	.279 (+5%)	.345 (+15%)	.390 (+25%)	.735 (+20%)	499.6
1927	ACB	ECL	57	157	35	51	13	1	6	31	0	19	0	0.325	.282 (+15%)	.344 (+16%)	.392 (+36%)	.736 (+27%)	774.5
1928	ACB	ECL	32	77	16	30	1	2	4	16	0	14	1	0.390	.280 (+39%)	.342 (+41%)	.395 (+54%)	.737 (+48%)	696.1
1929	ACB	ANL	8	21	5	6	2	0	0	4	0	7	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1930	NLG	IND	18	38	8	15	3	1	3	10	0	5	0	0.395	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	NBY	IND	7	15	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0
1933	NBY	IND	3	7	1	3	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.429	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	PBG	NN2	7	15	2	6	1	0	0	2	0	1	1	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
19	56	5	11	1	1	1	8	8	9	0.196

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1927	NWS	ACB	8	21	1	4	1	1	0	5	2	0	0.190
1926	NWS	ACB	11	35	4	7	0	0	1	3	6	9	0.200

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
2	2	5	4	0	38.3	36	14	19	22	3.29

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
1927	NWS	ACB	2	2	5	4	0	38.3	36	14	19	22	3.29

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	107	85	119	8	8	3
P	143	108	34	173	19	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	SLG	OF	3	3	3	0	1	0
1920	SLG	P	7	6	1	10	2	1
1920	COG	P	7	5	1	15	1	0
1921	COG	OF	18	15	20	1	6	0
1921	COG	P	19	13	5	39	3	2
1923	CAG	P	4	2	2	4	1	0
1925	NLG	OF	6	0	0	0	0	0
1925	NLG	P	6	4	0	0	0	0
1925	ACB	OF	4	0	0	0	0	0
1925	ACB	P	10	9	0	0	0	0
1926	ACB	OF	38	35	52	5	1	3
1926	ACB	P	6	4	1	3	1	0
1927	ACB	OF	21	17	26	0	0	0
1927	ACB	P	34	25	12	28	5	2
1928	ACB	OF	8	8	10	2	0	0
1928	ACB	P	20	15	5	42	1	2
1929	ACB	OF	5	5	4	0	0	0
1929	ACB	P	4	3	1	7	2	1
1930	NLG	OF	1	0	2	0	0	0
1930	NLG	P	14	12	4	14	2	1
1932	NBY	P	6	5	0	5	1	0
1933	NBY	OF	1	1	2	0	0	0
1933	NBY	P	1	1	0	1	0	0
1934	PBG	OF	2	1	0	0	0	0
1934	PBG	P	5	4	2	5	0	0