Sid Farrar
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1883-1890)
Sid Farrar was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1890 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 8 seasons. In 943 career games, he hit .253 with 905 hits, 18 home runs, and 412 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
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 185 lb
- Died
- 5/7/1935 in New York, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1883-05-01
- Last Game
- 1890-10-04
Full name: Sidney Douglas Farrar
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 943 | 3,573 | 497 | 905 | 157 | 53 | 18 | 412 | 92 | 233 | 269 | .253 | .305 | .342 | .647 | -30 |
Career AVG .253 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .305 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .342 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .647 vs. league average .649 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | PHI | NL | 99 | 377 | 41 | 88 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 4 | 37 | .233 | .257 (-9%) | .285 (-16%) | .345 (-6%) | .631 (-10%) | -608.0 |
| 1884 | PHI | NL | 111 | 428 | 62 | 105 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 45 | 0 | 9 | 25 | .245 | .243 (+1%) | .278 (-6%) | .327 (-3%) | .606 (-5%) | -320.8 |
| 1885 | PHI | NL | 111 | 420 | 49 | 103 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 0 | 28 | 34 | .245 | .244 (+1%) | .287 (+2%) | .325 (+1%) | .613 (+1%) | 114.6 |
| 1886 | PHI | NL | 118 | 439 | 55 | 109 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 50 | 10 | 16 | 47 | .248 | .246 (+1%) | .302 (-9%) | .331 (+8%) | .634 (avg) | -158.2 |
| 1887 | PHI | NL | 116 | 443 | 83 | 125 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 72 | 24 | 42 | 29 | .282 | .270 (+4%) | .331 (+8%) | .373 (+6%) | .705 (+7%) | 664.6 |
| 1888 | PHI | NL | 131 | 508 | 53 | 124 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 53 | 21 | 31 | 38 | .244 | .238 (+2%) | .290 (+5%) | .319 (+2%) | .610 (+3%) | 325.1 |
| 1889 | PHI | NL | 130 | 477 | 70 | 128 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 58 | 28 | 52 | 36 | .268 | .263 (+2%) | .334 (+4%) | .357 (-4%) | .691 (avg) | 90.8 |
| 1890 | PHP | PL | 127 | 481 | 84 | 123 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 69 | 9 | 51 | 23 | .256 | .260 (-2%) | .336 (-1%) | .351 (-2%) | .687 (-2%) | -137.8 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 943 | 3,573 | 497 | 905 | 157 | 53 | 18 | 412 | 92 | 233 | 269 | .253 | — | — | — | — | -30 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | PHI | 1B | 99 | 0 | 1038 | 31 | 39 | 45 |
| 1884 | PHI | 1B | 111 | 0 | 1142 | 42 | 42 | 41 |
| 1885 | PHI | 1B | 111 | 0 | 1153 | 41 | 31 | 50 |
| 1886 | PHI | 1B | 118 | 0 | 1220 | 45 | 26 | 38 |
| 1887 | PHI | 1B | 116 | 0 | 1149 | 46 | 28 | 55 |
| 1888 | PHI | 1B | 131 | 0 | 1345 | 53 | 30 | 57 |
| 1889 | PHI | 1B | 130 | 0 | 1265 | 42 | 30 | 66 |
| 1890 | PHP | 1B | 127 | 0 | 1238 | 58 | 36 | 79 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 943 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Sid Farrar (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Sid Farrar: the record in brief
According to the bio, Sid Farrar debuted on May 1, 1883 and played a final game on October 4, 1890. Farrar played for the Philadelphia Quakers (1883 to 1889) and the Philadelphia Athletics (1890). The bio lists Farrar's primary position as first baseman. Height and weight on file: 5'10" and 185 pounds. Farrar was born on August 10, 1859, in Paris Hill, ME, USA. The bio records the death on May 7, 1935, in New York, NY, USA. The given name on file is Sidney Douglas Farrar.
Farrar's career batting table shows 943 games, 3,573 at bats and 905 hits, a .253 average, plus 18 homers, 412 runs batted in, and 92 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .305 and the slugging percentage .342, for an OPS of .647. Against a .253 league average for those years, Farrar's .253 average was near the norm. The highest hit total in a season was 128, in 1889. The RBI column peaks at 72 in 1887. 1889 brought a season-best 28 stolen bases. The Lg AVG column puts Farrar's 1887 at .282 against .270, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 4%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sid Farrar
- What years did Sid Farrar play?
- Sid Farrar played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1890.
- Was Sid Farrar a pitcher?
- No. Sid Farrar was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Sid Farrar hit?
- Sid Farrar hit 18 career home runs with 905 hits.
- What teams did Sid Farrar play for?
- Sid Farrar played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Quakers (1883–1889) and the Philadelphia Athletics (1890).
- What were Sid Farrar's career stats?
- In 943 games, Sid Farrar had 905 hits, 18 home runs, 412 RBI, 497 runs, and 92 stolen bases, with a .253 batting average.
- What position did Sid Farrar play?
- Sid Farrar played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Sid Farrar and how much did he weigh?
- Sid Farrar was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Sid Farrar hit each season?
- Sid Farrar's home runs by season: 0 in 1883, 1 in 1884, 3 in 1885, 5 in 1886, 4 in 1887, 1 in 1888, 3 in 1889, and 1 in 1890. His most in one season was 5, in 1886.
- What was Sid Farrar's career batting average?
- Sid Farrar batted .253 over his career, with 905 hits in 3,573 at bats.
- How many RBI did Sid Farrar have?
- Sid Farrar drove in 412 runs in his career.
- Is Sid Farrar in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Sid Farrar has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.