Jim Farr
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982)
Jim Farr was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1982 for the Texas Rangers. Across 5 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 2.50 ERA and 6 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 291.9.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-09-07
- Last Game
- 1982-10-03
Full name: James Alfred Farr
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 20 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 2.50 | 3.86 (+35%) | 291.9 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 20 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 2.50 | — | 292 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | TEX | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (10 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 6.2 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2.70 |
| Away | 3 | 11.1 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2.38 |
Last 5 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-10-03 | TEX | LAA | — | 4.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982-09-28 | TEX | OAK | — | 3.1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-09-22 | TEX | OAK | — | 3.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-15 | TEX | MIN | — | 3.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-07 | TEX | MIN | — | 3.1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University | State College | PA | 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 |
Jim Farr: the record in brief
Jim Farr's major league career runs from a debut on September 7, 1982 to a final game on October 3, 1982. Farr's only club in the season tables is the Texas Rangers. Farr played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on May 18, 1956, in Waverly, NY, USA, Farr was listed at 195 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Farr's full given name, per the bio, is James Alfred Farr.
Farr's career pitching line is 0 wins, 0 losses and a 2.50 ERA over 5 appearances. Farr had 6 strikeouts. The leagues Farr pitched in allowed 3.86 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 35.3% better than average. Farr's only pitching season is 1982: 5 games, 6 strikeouts. By Pitcher PIV, Baseball Data Hub's measure of run prevention relative to each season's league, Farr's career adds up to 291.9.
The college table lists Pennsylvania State University in 1975, 1976, 1977, and 1978. The game-log section draws on 10 games of Retrosheet box scores for Farr.
Farr appears at one position only: pitcher, in 5 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Farr
- Was Jim Farr a pitcher?
- Yes. Jim Farr pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 6 strikeouts.
- What teams did Jim Farr play for?
- Jim Farr played for one team, the Texas Rangers (1982).
- What were Jim Farr's career stats?
- In 5 games, Jim Farr went 0-0 with a 2.50 ERA, 6 strikeouts, and 18.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Jim Farr play?
- Jim Farr played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Farr and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Farr was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- What was Jim Farr's career ERA?
- Jim Farr finished with a 2.50 career ERA, going 0-0 with 6 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jim Farr have?
- Jim Farr recorded 6 career strikeouts.
- Is Jim Farr in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Farr has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.