Monty Fariss
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-1993)
Monty Fariss was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1993 for the Texas Rangers and the Florida Marlins, a span of 3 seasons. In 104 career games, he hit .217 with 49 hits, 4 home runs, and 29 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-09-06
- Last Game
- 1993-06-01
Full name: Monty Ted Fariss
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | 226 | 22 | 49 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 0 | 29 | 75 | .217 | .311 | .332 | .643 | -264 |
Career AVG .217 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.
Career OBP .311 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .332 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.
Career OPS .643 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | TEX | AL | 19 | 31 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 11 | .258 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 67 | 166 | 13 | 36 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 51 | .217 | .255 (-15%) | .322 (-8%) | .377 (-14%) | .699 (-11%) | -264.3 |
| 1993 | FLO | NL | 18 | 29 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 13 | .172 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 104 | 226 | 22 | 49 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 0 | 29 | 75 | .217 | — | — | — | — | -264 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (104 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 50 | 106 | 5 | 27 | 1 | 14 | .255 |
| Away | 54 | 120 | 17 | 22 | 3 | 15 | .183 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-06-01 | MIA | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993-05-28 | MIA | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-05-27 | MIA | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-19 | MIA | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-05-17 | MIA | PHI | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-16 | MIA | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-12 | MIA | WSN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993-05-05 | MIA | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-05-01 | MIA | COL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-04-28 | MIA | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 21 |
| Left Field | 37 |
| Center Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 19 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |
Salary History
Monty Fariss's recorded salaries total $245,000 over 2 seasons, 1992 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Fariss's career ran from 1991 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1991.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | FLO | NL | $136,000 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $245,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater | OK | 1986, 1987, 1988 |
Monty Fariss: the record in brief
The profile opens with Monty Fariss's first major league game on September 6, 1991; the last one listed came on June 1, 1993. By club, Fariss's seasons break down as the Texas Rangers (1991 to 1992) and the Florida Marlins (1993). Fariss is listed as an outfielder at 6 feet, 4 inches and 180 pounds. The bio says Fariss batted and threw right-handed. Fariss was born on October 13, 1967, in Cordell, OK, USA. Monty Fariss was the playing name; the full given name is Monty Ted.
Fariss finished with 49 hits from 226 at bats in 104 games, which works out to .217, along with 4 home runs and 29 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .311 and the slugging percentage .332, for an OPS of .643. Set against a .259 league average for the same years, Fariss's .217 average sits 16.3% below it. By OPS the gap is 10.0% below league average (.643 against .715). No season topped the 36 hits of 1992. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .217 in 1992, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Monty Fariss
- What years did Monty Fariss play?
- Monty Fariss played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1993.
- Was Monty Fariss a pitcher?
- No. Monty Fariss was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Monty Fariss hit?
- Monty Fariss hit 4 career home runs with 49 hits.
- What teams did Monty Fariss play for?
- Monty Fariss played for 2 teams: the Texas Rangers (1991–1992) and the Florida Marlins (1993).
- What were Monty Fariss's career stats?
- In 104 games, Monty Fariss had 49 hits, 4 home runs, 29 RBI, and 22 runs, with a .217 batting average.
- How much did Monty Fariss earn in his career?
- Monty Fariss's recorded salaries total $245,000 over 2 seasons, 1992 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Fariss's career ran from 1991 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1991.
- What was Monty Fariss's salary?
- Monty Fariss's last recorded salary was $136,000, in 1993. His highest recorded salary was $136,000, in 1993, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1992. The Salary History table lists each season from 1992 to 1993.
- What position did Monty Fariss play?
- Monty Fariss played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Monty Fariss and how much did he weigh?
- Monty Fariss was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Monty Fariss hit each season?
- Monty Fariss's home runs by season: 1 in 1991, 3 in 1992, and 0 in 1993. His most in one season was 3, in 1992.
- What was Monty Fariss's career batting average?
- Monty Fariss batted .217 over his career, with 49 hits in 226 at bats.
- How many RBI did Monty Fariss have?
- Monty Fariss drove in 29 runs in his career.
- Is Monty Fariss in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Monty Fariss has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.