John Farrow, baseball player, 1873-1884

John Farrow

Born: 11/8/1853 in Verplanck, NY, USA

Died: 12/31/1914 in Perth Amboy, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1873-04-28 | Final Game: 1884-06-14

Bats: L | Throws: R

Full name: John Jacob Farrow

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Biography

John Farrow, born in 1853, was a position player who made his mark in professional baseball during the early years of the sport, specifically from 1873 to 1884. Farrow played in a total of 55 games throughout his career, during which he achieved 45 hits and recorded 13 runs batted in (RBIs). His batting average stood at .197, a reflection of the era's evolving offensive strategies and the challenges players faced at the plate. Notably, Farrow did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, indicating a playing style that prioritized contact and situational hitting over power and speed. Farrow's career unfolded in a time when baseball was transitioning from its formative years into a more organized and commercially viable sport. The late 19th century saw the establishment of the National League and the introduction of various rules that shaped modern baseball. While his statistical output may not have placed him among the game's greats, Farrow's contributions to the clubs he played for during this formative period contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His involvement in the game during its early professional era allowed him to witness and participate in the developments that would eventually lead to the sport's explosive growth in popularity. Farrow passed away on June 14, 1884, leaving behind a legacy as one of the many pioneers of baseball in America.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
55 228 25 45 6 0 0 13 0 4 4 0.197 0.211 0.224 0.435 -628.0

Career AVG .197 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Career SLG .224 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 32.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.435 vs. league average 0.614 across their career seasons — 29.1% 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
1873 ELI 12 48 2 8 1 0 0 3 0 0 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1874 BR2 27 122 16 26 3 0 0 10 0 1 1 0.213 .273 (-22%) .282 (-22%) .333 (-29%) .615 (-26%) -435.0
1884 BR3 AA 16 58 7 11 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.190 .243 (-22%) .278 (-18%) .327 (-31%) .606 (-25%) -193.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 6 0 2 0
2B 12 12 34 45 23 5
C 41 15 148 53 52 2
OF 7 0 2 2 0 0
SS 1 0 0 2 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1873 ELI 1B 1 0 6 0 2 0
1873 ELI C 9 0 26 9 16 0
1873 ELI OF 4 0 2 0 0 0
1873 ELI SS 1 0 0 2 2 0
1874 BR2 2B 12 12 34 45 23 5
1874 BR2 C 16 15 40 19 26 1
1874 BR2 OF 3 0 0 2 0 0
1884 BR3 C 16 0 82 25 10 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 41
First Base 1
Second Base 12
Shortstop 1
Center Field 2
Right Field 5