Bob Farley
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1961-1962)
Bob Farley was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1962 for the San Francisco Giants, the Chicago White Sox, and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 2 seasons. In 84 career games, he hit .163 with 20 hits, 2 home runs, and 9 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1961-04-15
- Last Game
- 1962-09-26
Full name: Robert Jacob Farley
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 123 | 19 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 30 | 28 | .163 | .325 | .252 | .577 | -136 |
Career AVG .163 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.
Career OBP .325 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .252 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 36.4% below league average.
Career OPS .577 vs. league average .723 across their career seasons — 20.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | SFN | NL | 13 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1962 | CHA | AL | 35 | 53 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 13 | .189 | .257 (-27%) | .326 (+7%) | .393 (-23%) | .719 (-10%) | -41.3 |
| 1962 | DET | AL | 36 | 50 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 10 | .160 | .257 (-38%) | .326 (+4%) | .393 (-34%) | .719 (-17%) | -41.3 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 84 | 123 | 19 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 30 | 28 | .163 | — | — | — | — | -83 | ||
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 (84 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 37 | 39 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 4 | .154 |
| Away | 47 | 84 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 5 | .167 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962-09-26 | DET | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962-09-22 | DET | KC1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-14 | DET | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962-09-12 | DET | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-12 | DET | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962-09-11 | DET | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-08 | DET | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-02 | DET | CHW | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-08-30 | DET | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-08-27 | DET | BOS | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 21 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Farley
- What years did Bob Farley play?
- Bob Farley played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1962.
- Was Bob Farley a pitcher?
- No. Bob Farley was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bob Farley hit?
- Bob Farley hit 2 career home runs with 20 hits.
- What was Bob Farley's career batting average?
- Bob Farley batted .163 over his career, with 20 hits in 123 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bob Farley have?
- Bob Farley drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Bob Farley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Farley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.