Bill Farmer
Born: 2/27/1864 in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Died: 2/9/1928 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1888-05-01 | Final Game: 1888-08-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 187 lbs
Full name: William Charles Farmer
Biography
Bill Farmer, born in 1864, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1888 to 1888. As a position player, he made his mark in the early days of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the rough-and-tumble style of the 19th century to a more organized and strategic approach to the game. Farmer participated in a total of five games during his career, where he recorded two hits, one run batted in (RBI), and maintained a batting average of .125.
Despite the limited statistics, Farmer's involvement in the league during its formative years placed him among the pioneers of the sport. This era was marked by the establishment of professional teams and the emergence of key rules that shaped modern baseball. Although Farmer did not achieve significant individual accolades, his presence in the game contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the challenges and developments faced by players of his time. His career serves as a reminder of the many individuals who contributed to the early years of baseball, paving the way for future generations of players.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | PH4 | AA | 3 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1888 | PIT | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 4 | 0 | 24 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | PH4 | C | 3 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1888 | PIT | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1888 | PIT | OF | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 4 |
| Right Field | 1 |