Herm McFarland

Born: 3/11/1870 in Des Moines, IA, USA

Died: 9/21/1935 in Richmond, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1896-04-21 | Final Game: 1903-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Hermas Walter McFarland

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Biography

Herm McFarland was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1870, McFarland's career spanned from 1896 to 1903, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively minded game. As a position player, he showcased his versatility and skill on the field, participating in 352 games throughout his career. McFarland concluded his playing days with a batting average of .266, amassing a total of 340 hits, 13 home runs, and 167 RBIs. Known for his speed and agility, McFarland also demonstrated a keen ability on the base paths, recording 64 stolen bases during his time in the league. His contributions were vital to the teams he played for, as he emerged as a reliable player in an evolving sport. Although not a Hall of Famer, McFarland's legacy remains a part of baseball history, reflecting the competitive spirit and challenges of his era. He retired on September 29, 1903, leaving behind a respectable record that highlights his role in the early development of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
352	1278	204	340	61	28	13	167	64	175	138	0.266	0.362	0.388	0.750	3075.6

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .362 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +9.9% above league average.

Career SLG .388 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — +9.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.750 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — +9.6% 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
1896	LS3	NL	30	110	11	21	4	1	1	12	4	9	14	0.191	.290 (-34%)	.354 (-29%)	.387 (-30%)	.741 (-29%)	-579.3
1898	CIN	NL	19	64	10	18	1	3	0	11	3	7	1	0.281	.270 (+4%)	.333 (+8%)	.347 (+13%)	.680 (+10%)	103.5
1901	CHW	AL	132	473	83	130	21	9	4	59	33	75	50	0.275	.271 (+1%)	.326 (+18%)	.359 (+6%)	.686 (+12%)	1439.5
1902	CHW	AL	7	27	5	5	0	0	0	4	1	2	1	0.185	—	—	—	—	0.0
1902	BLA	AL	61	242	54	78	19	6	3	36	10	36	20	0.322	.266 (+21%)	.321 (+30%)	.343 (+42%)	.665 (+36%)	0.0
1903	NYY	AL	103	362	41	88	16	9	5	45	13	46	52	0.243	.261 (-7%)	.316 (+5%)	.345 (+9%)	.662 (+7%)	542.1