Eric Farris, baseball player, 2011-2012

Eric Farris

Born: 3/3/1986 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-07-28 | Final Game: 2012-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Eric Michael-Jay Farris

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Biography

Eric Farris was a professional baseball player born in 1986, who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a position player during a brief career from 2011 to 2012. Farris played in a total of 14 games, where he showcased his speed on the bases, recording 1 stolen base. However, he faced challenges at the plate, finishing his career with 1 hit in 9 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .111. Despite not achieving significant offensive numbers, Farris's presence on the field reflected the dynamic playing style that characterized the early 2010s, a period marked by an emphasis on speed and athleticism in the game. Farris's journey through professional baseball began in the minor leagues, where he developed his skills before making his MLB debut. Though his time in the major leagues was limited, he contributed to his teams with his defensive capabilities and base-running prowess. His career, while not highlighted by extensive statistics, is a testament to the competitive nature of baseball, where many players strive for their chance to shine on the big stage. Farris's story serves as a reminder of the numerous players who contribute to the fabric of the game, even if only for a short time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0.111 0.200 0.111 0.311 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 56.4% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 72.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.311 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 56.9% 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
2011 MIL NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2012 MIL NL 13 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 1 0 0 0
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 MIL 2B 2 0 1 0 0 0
2012 MIL OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Left Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles CA 2005, 2006, 2007