Turk Farrell
Born: 4/8/1934 in Boston, MA, USA
Died: 6/10/1977 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
MLB Debut: 1956-09-21 | Final Game: 1969-09-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Richard Joseph Farrell
Biography
Turk Farrell, born in 1934, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1956 until 1969. Over the course of his career, Farrell compiled a record of 106 wins and 111 losses, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.45. He was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with 1,177 strikeouts and 83 saves. His pitching prowess earned him four selections to the All-Star Game, highlighting his status as one of the top performers in his role during the late 1950s and 1960s.
Farrell's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a time of more offensive power. His contributions to the mound were characterized by a mix of reliability and resilience, as he frequently took the ball in high-leverage situations. Throughout his time in the majors, Farrell not only showcased his talent but also left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, solidifying his place in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | 111 | 590 | 134 | 41 | 5 | 83 | 1705.0 | 1628 | 653 | 152 | 468 | 1177 | 3.45 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12.46 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | PHI | NL | 10 | 2 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 83.3 | 74 | 22 | 36 | 54 | 2.38 | 2104.9 |
| 1958 | PHI | NL | 8 | 9 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 94.0 | 84 | 35 | 40 | 73 | 3.35 | 1663.3 |
| 1959 | PHI | NL | 1 | 6 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 57.0 | 61 | 30 | 25 | 31 | 4.74 | -1326.8 |
| 1960 | PHI | NL | 10 | 6 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 103.3 | 88 | 31 | 29 | 70 | 2.70 | 3458.6 |
| 1961 | LAD | NL | 6 | 6 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 89.0 | 107 | 50 | 43 | 80 | 5.06 | - |
| 1961 | PHI | NL | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 6.52 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | HOU | NL | 10 | 20 | 43 | 29 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 241.7 | 210 | 81 | 55 | 203 | 3.02 | 7252.8 |
| 1963 | HOU | NL | 14 | 13 | 34 | 26 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 202.3 | 161 | 68 | 35 | 141 | 3.02 | 5553.8 |
| 1964 | HOU | NL | 11 | 10 | 32 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 198.3 | 196 | 72 | 52 | 117 | 3.27 | -273.4 |
| 1965 | HOU | NL | 11 | 11 | 33 | 29 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 208.3 | 202 | 81 | 35 | 122 | 3.50 | 2620.3 |
| 1966 | HOU | NL | 6 | 10 | 32 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 152.7 | 167 | 78 | 28 | 101 | 4.60 | -864.5 |
| 1967 | HOU | NL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 4.63 | 123.2 |
| 1967 | PHI | NL | 9 | 6 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 92.0 | 76 | 21 | 15 | 68 | 2.05 | 2046.2 |
| 1968 | PHI | NL | 4 | 6 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 83.0 | 83 | 32 | 32 | 57 | 3.47 | -748.9 |
| 1969 | PHI | NL | 3 | 4 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 74.3 | 92 | 33 | 27 | 40 | 4.00 | -657.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 590 | 436 | 19 | 59 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 165 | 0.135 | 0.158 | 0.179 | 0.337 | -2441.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | PHI | NL | 52 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | PHI | NL | 54 | 24 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.208 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | PHI | NL | 38 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | PHI | NL | 59 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | LAD | NL | 50 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | PHI | NL | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | HOU | NL | 43 | 78 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0.179 | -493.4 |
| 1963 | HOU | NL | 34 | 63 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 0.143 | -440.9 |
| 1964 | HOU | NL | 32 | 69 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 0.072 | -834.4 |
| 1965 | HOU | NL | 33 | 74 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 0.135 | -673.0 |
| 1966 | HOU | NL | 32 | 48 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.146 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | HOU | NL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | PHI | NL | 50 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.105 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | PHI | NL | 54 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | PHI | NL | 46 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 590 | 134 | 64 | 212 | 14 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | PHI | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | PHI | P | 52 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | PHI | P | 54 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | PHI | P | 38 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | PHI | P | 59 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| 1961 | LAN | P | 50 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | PHI | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | HOU | P | 43 | 29 | 10 | 28 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | HOU | P | 34 | 26 | 9 | 27 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964 | HOU | P | 32 | 27 | 5 | 31 | 0 | 2 |
| 1965 | HOU | P | 33 | 29 | 9 | 30 | 3 | 3 |
| 1966 | HOU | P | 32 | 21 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | HOU | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | PHI | P | 50 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | PHI | P | 54 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | PHI | P | 46 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 590 |