John Farrell
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1996)
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-08-18
- Last Game
- 1996-05-22
Full name: John Edward Farrell
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 46 | 116 | 109 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 698.7 | 732 | 354 | 72 | 250 | 355 | 4.56 | -7605.2 |
Career ERA 4.56 vs. league average 4.16 across their career seasons — 9.5% worse than league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | CLE | AL | 5 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 69.0 | 68 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 3.39 | 4.29 (+21%) | -446.2 |
| 1988 | CLE | AL | 14 | 10 | 31 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 210.3 | 216 | 99 | 67 | 92 | 4.24 | 3.73 (-13%) | -902.6 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | 9 | 14 | 31 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 208.0 | 196 | 84 | 71 | 132 | 3.63 | 3.71 (+2%) | 1175.1 |
| 1990 | CLE | AL | 4 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 96.7 | 108 | 46 | 33 | 44 | 4.28 | 3.86 (-11%) | -1055.3 |
| 1993 | CAL | AL | 3 | 12 | 21 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90.7 | 110 | 74 | 44 | 45 | 7.35 | 4.19 (-75%) | -5999.9 |
| 1994 | CAL | AL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 9.00 | 4.51 (-99%) | -376.3 |
| 1995 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3.86 | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 14.21 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 36 | 46 | 116 | 109 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 698.2 | 732 | 354 | 250 | 355 | 4.56 | — | -7,605 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | CLE | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CLE | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CLE | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CAL | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CAL | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 116 | 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 (232 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 55 | 331.0 | 353 | 170 | 119 | 162 | 4.62 |
| Away | 61 | 367.2 | 379 | 184 | 131 | 193 | 4.50 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-05-22 | DET | KCR | L | 5.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-05-18 | DET | CHW | L | 1.1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-17 | CLE | BOS | — | 4.2 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994-05-30 | LAA | CLE | L | 4.0 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994-05-25 | LAA | DET | L | 1.1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994-05-19 | LAA | KCR | W | 7.2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 1993-09-30 | LAA | MIN | L | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-26 | LAA | KCR | — | 3.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993-09-21 | LAA | CHW | W | 6.1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993-09-13 | LAA | SEA | — | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 116 | 109 | 63 | 79 | 8 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | CLE | P | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 | CLE | P | 31 | 30 | 21 | 23 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989 | CLE | P | 31 | 31 | 18 | 20 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | CLE | P | 17 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | CAL | P | 21 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | CAL | P | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | CLE | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | DET | P | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 116 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CAL | AL | $200,000 |
| 1991 | CLE | AL | $410,000 |
| 1990 | CLE | AL | $320,000 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | $175,000 |
| 1988 | CLE | AL | $72,000 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | $62,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,239,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater | OK | 1983, 1984 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
John Farrell (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Farrell
- What years did John Farrell play?
- John Farrell played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1996.
- Was John Farrell a pitcher?
- Yes. John Farrell pitched in the major leagues, recording 36 wins and 355 strikeouts.