Alex McFarlan
Born: 10/11/1869 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 3/2/1939 in Pewee Valley, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 1892-06-19 | Final Game: 1892-07-01
Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Alexander Shepard McFarlan
Biography
Alex McFarlan, born in 1869, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in the major leagues from 1892 to 1906. As a position player, McFarlan participated in a total of 14 games, during which he recorded 7 hits, contributing to a batting average of .167. While his offensive output included 1 run batted in and 1 stolen base, he did not hit any home runs throughout his time on the field.
Playing during the formative years of professional baseball, McFarlan's career coincided with an era characterized by the evolution of the game, transitioning from the rough-and-tumble days of the 19th century to a more organized and commercially viable sport. Although his statistical contributions were modest, McFarlan remained a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, representing the spirit of perseverance and the countless players who paved the way for future generations in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 42 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 0.167 | 0.300 | 0.167 | 0.467 | -140.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | LS3 | NL | 14 | 42 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 0.167 | -140.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| OF | 12 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | LS3 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1892 | LS3 | OF | 12 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Right Field | 12 |