Howard Farmer
Born: 11/18/1966 in Gary, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-07-02 | Final Game: 1990-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Howard Earl Farmer
Biography
Howard Farmer, born in 1966, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from July 2, 1990, to October 1, 1990. Primarily serving as a position player, Farmer made a limited impact in Major League Baseball, appearing in just six games. Throughout his short tenure, he recorded two hits and finished with a batting average of 0.4, marking a significant yet fleeting presence in the sport.
Farmer's time in the league coincided with a transformative era in baseball, as the game was beginning to embrace the power-hitting focus that would dominate the late 1990s and early 2000s. Despite not achieving the statistical milestones that define many players' careers, his journey to the majors reflects the dreams and aspirations of numerous athletes who strive to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. His legacy, while modest in terms of numbers, represents the dedication and perseverance characteristic of players who make it to the highest level of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 26 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 7.04 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | WSN | NL | 0 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 26 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 7.04 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.400 | 0.400 | 0.400 | 0.800 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | WSN | NL | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 6 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | MON | P | 6 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | MON | NL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $100,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson State University | Jackson | MS | 1986, 1987 |