Doc Farrell
Born: 12/26/1901 in Johnson City, NY, USA
Died: 12/20/1966 in Livingston, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1925-06-15 | Final Game: 1935-05-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Edward Stephen Farrell
Biography
Doc Farrell was a professional baseball player born in 1901, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1925 until his retirement in 1935. Over the course of his career, Farrell appeared in 591 games and accumulated 467 hits, showcasing a solid batting average of .260. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed to his teams not only with his hitting—recording 10 home runs and 213 RBIs—but also with his speed, as evidenced by his 14 stolen bases.
Farrell's career unfolded during an era that bridged the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression, a time when baseball was establishing itself as America's pastime. His contributions to the game were marked by consistent performance and the ability to adapt to varying roles within his teams. While not a Hall of Famer, Doc Farrell's impact during his decade-long career remains a testament to the dedication and skill of players in the pre-World War II baseball landscape.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 591 | 1799 | 181 | 467 | 63 | 8 | 10 | 213 | 14 | 109 | 120 | 0.260 | 0.306 | 0.320 | 0.626 | -5496.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | NY1 | NL | 27 | 56 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0.214 | -338.0 |
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 67 | 171 | 19 | 49 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 4 | 12 | 17 | 0.287 | -9.3 |
| 1927 | BSN | NL | 110 | 424 | 44 | 124 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 58 | 4 | 14 | 21 | 0.292 | -969.7 |
| 1927 | NY1 | NL | 42 | 142 | 13 | 55 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 34 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 0.387 | -969.7 |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 134 | 483 | 36 | 104 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 43 | 3 | 26 | 26 | 0.215 | -2778.7 |
| 1929 | BSN | NL | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | NY1 | NL | 63 | 178 | 18 | 38 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 9 | 17 | 0.213 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | CHC | NL | 46 | 113 | 21 | 33 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 0.292 | -183.6 |
| 1930 | STL | NL | 23 | 61 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0.213 | -183.6 |
| 1932 | NYY | AL | 26 | 63 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.175 | -445.6 |
| 1933 | NYY | AL | 44 | 93 | 16 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 6 | 0.269 | -46.2 |
| 1935 | BOS | AL | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 118 | 0 | 239 | 303 | 27 | 48 |
| 3B | 56 | 0 | 56 | 88 | 12 | 11 |
| SS | 376 | 0 | 764 | 1070 | 130 | 182 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | NY1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | NY1 | 3B | 7 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 1925 | NY1 | SS | 13 | 0 | 7 | 29 | 4 | 2 |
| 1926 | NY1 | 2B | 3 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1926 | NY1 | SS | 53 | 0 | 106 | 124 | 12 | 22 |
| 1927 | BSN | 2B | 40 | 0 | 96 | 140 | 12 | 21 |
| 1927 | BSN | 3B | 18 | 0 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 2 |
| 1927 | BSN | SS | 57 | 0 | 134 | 175 | 23 | 24 |
| 1927 | NY1 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 1927 | NY1 | SS | 36 | 0 | 77 | 116 | 17 | 19 |
| 1928 | BSN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | BSN | SS | 132 | 0 | 289 | 418 | 51 | 73 |
| 1929 | BSN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | BSN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929 | NY1 | 2B | 25 | 0 | 62 | 65 | 7 | 12 |
| 1929 | NY1 | 3B | 28 | 0 | 25 | 49 | 6 | 6 |
| 1929 | NY1 | SS | 4 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| 1930 | CHN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | CHN | SS | 38 | 0 | 67 | 110 | 12 | 20 |
| 1930 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | SLN | 2B | 6 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 1930 | SLN | SS | 15 | 0 | 31 | 36 | 4 | 10 |
| 1932 | NYA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | NYA | 2B | 16 | 0 | 24 | 28 | 2 | 7 |
| 1932 | NYA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | NYA | SS | 5 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 1933 | NYA | 2B | 20 | 0 | 32 | 41 | 5 | 4 |
| 1933 | NYA | SS | 22 | 0 | 35 | 36 | 4 | 8 |
| 1935 | BOS | 2B | 4 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Second Base | 119 |
| Third Base | 57 |
| Shortstop | 374 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | PA | 1923, 1924, 1925 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 18th | 4.0 | 80 | 0 |