Kerby Farrell
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1943-1945)
Kerby Farrell was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1945 for the Boston Braves and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 3 seasons. In 188 career games, he hit .262 with 177 hits and 55 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 172 lb
- Died
- 12/17/1975 in Nashville, TN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1943-04-24
- Last Game
- 1945-09-23
Full name: Major Kerby Farrell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 188 | 676 | 55 | 177 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 55 | 5 | 40 | 33 | .262 | .303 | .311 | .614 | -1,042 |
Career AVG .262 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .303 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.
Career SLG .311 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.
Career OPS .614 vs. league average .677 across their career seasons — 9.4% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | BSN | NL | 85 | 280 | 11 | 75 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 16 | 15 | .268 | .255 (+5%) | .324 (-5%) | .346 (-6%) | .671 (-6%) | -282.7 |
| 1945 | CHA | AL | 103 | 396 | 44 | 102 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 34 | 4 | 24 | 18 | .258 | .260 (-1%) | .328 (-9%) | .354 (-15%) | .683 (-12%) | -759.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 188 | 676 | 55 | 177 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 55 | 5 | 40 | 33 | .262 | — | — | — | — | -1,042 | ||
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | BSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 24 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 4.30 | 3.50 (-23%) | -310.4 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 24 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 4.30 | — | -310 | ||
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 (193 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 96 | 336 | 29 | 95 | 0 | 31 | .283 |
| Away | 92 | 340 | 26 | 82 | 0 | 23 | .241 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 23.0 | 24 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 4.30 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-09-23 | CHW | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-09-17 | CHW | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-17 | CHW | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-16 | CHW | BOS | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-16 | CHW | BOS | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-13 | CHW | NYY | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-09-12 | CHW | NYY | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-10 | CHW | MIN | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1945-09-09 | CHW | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-09-07 | CHW | PHA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 5 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943-07-11 | BSN | STL | L | 1.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-09 | BSN | STL | — | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943-07-03 | BSN | PIT | — | 7.2 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1943-07-01 | BSN | CHC | — | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943-06-24 | BSN | PHI | — | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
| First Base | 166 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freed-Hardeman University | Henderson | TN | 1933, 1934 |
Kerby Farrell: the record in brief
April 24, 1943 and September 23, 1945 bracket Kerby Farrell's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Boston Braves (1943) and the Chicago White Sox (1945). Farrell, born on September 3, 1913, in Leapwood, TN, USA, is listed as a first baseman and both batted and threw left-handed. Farrell's listed size is 5-foot-11 and 172 pounds. Farrell's death is recorded on December 17, 1975, in Nashville, TN, USA. Farrell's full given name, per the bio, is Major Kerby Farrell.
Across 188 games at the plate, Farrell's career line reads 177 hits in 676 at bats for a .262 average; the totals also include 55 RBI. Farrell's career OPS of .614 combines a .303 on-base mark with .311 slugging. The .262 career average is close to the .258 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, Farrell's .614 stands 9.4% below the league's .677. The hits column peaks at 102, in 1945. 1945 brought the most runs batted in, 34.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kerby Farrell
- What years did Kerby Farrell play?
- Kerby Farrell played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1945.
- Was Kerby Farrell a pitcher?
- No. Kerby Farrell was a position player (First Baseman), though he did pitch in 5 career games.
- How many home runs did Kerby Farrell hit?
- Kerby Farrell hit 0 career home runs with 177 hits.
- What teams did Kerby Farrell play for?
- Kerby Farrell played for 2 teams: the Boston Braves (1943) and the Chicago White Sox (1945).
- What were Kerby Farrell's career stats?
- In 188 games, Kerby Farrell had 177 hits, 55 RBI, 55 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .262 batting average.
- What position did Kerby Farrell play?
- Kerby Farrell played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kerby Farrell and how much did he weigh?
- Kerby Farrell was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 172 pounds.
- What was Kerby Farrell's career batting average?
- Kerby Farrell batted .262 over his career, with 177 hits in 676 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kerby Farrell have?
- Kerby Farrell drove in 55 runs in his career.
- What was Kerby Farrell's career ERA?
- Kerby Farrell finished with a 4.30 career ERA, going 0-1 with 4 strikeouts.
- Is Kerby Farrell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kerby Farrell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.