Doc Farrell, baseball player, 1925-1935

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

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

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