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 |
Bob Farley: the record in brief
Bob Farley played a first major league game on April 15, 1961 and a last one on September 26, 1962. The season rows list, in order, the San Francisco Giants (1961), the Chicago White Sox (1962), and the Detroit Tigers (1962). Farley, a first baseman by primary position, threw and hit left-handed. Farley is listed at 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds. Farley was born on November 15, 1937, in Watsontown, PA, USA. Farley's full given name, per the bio, is Robert Jacob Farley.
Farley collected 20 hits in 123 at bats across 84 games, good for a .163 batting average, plus 2 home runs and 9 runs batted in. Farley got on base at a .325 rate and slugged .252 (.577 OPS). Farley's .163 average ran 37.0% below the .258 that the league posted over the same seasons. The highest hit total in a season was 10, in 1962. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .189 in 1962, did not top the league's .257.
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 teams did Bob Farley play for?
- Bob Farley played for 3 teams: the San Francisco Giants (1961), the Chicago White Sox (1962), and the Detroit Tigers (1962).
- What were Bob Farley's career stats?
- In 84 games, Bob Farley had 20 hits, 2 home runs, 9 RBI, and 19 runs, with a .163 batting average.
- What position did Bob Farley play?
- Bob Farley played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bob Farley and how much did he weigh?
- Bob Farley was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bob Farley hit each season?
- Bob Farley's home runs by season: 0 in 1961 and 2 in 1962. His most in one season was 2, in 1962.
- 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.