Alex McFarlan
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1892)
Alex McFarlan was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1892 for the Louisville Colonels. In 14 career games, he hit .167 with 7 hits and 1 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
- Right Fielder
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 165 lb
- Died
- 3/2/1939 in Pewee Valley, KY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1892-06-19
- Last Game
- 1892-07-01
Full name: Alexander Shepard McFarlan
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 | .167 | .300 | .167 | .467 | -136 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.
Career SLG .167 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 49.1% below league average.
Career OPS .467 vs. league average .644 across their career seasons — 27.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | LS3 | NL | 14 | 42 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 11 | .167 | — | — | — | — | -136.2 |
| Career · 1 season | 14 | 42 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 11 | .167 | — | — | — | — | -136 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Right Field | 12 |
Alex McFarlan: the record in brief
Alex McFarlan played a first major league game on June 19, 1892 and a last one on July 1, 1892. McFarlan's only club in the season tables is the Louisville Colonels. McFarlan played primarily as a right fielder. Born on October 11, 1869, in St. Louis, MO, USA, McFarlan was listed at 5'9" and 165 pounds. McFarlan's death is recorded on March 2, 1939, in Pewee Valley, KY, USA. Alex McFarlan was the playing name; the full given name is Alexander Shepard.
The batting record for McFarlan: 14 games, 7 hits in 42 at bats, and a .167 average, adding 1 runs batted in. McFarlan got on base at a .300 rate and slugged .167 (.467 OPS). McFarlan's .167 average ran 31.9% below the .245 that the league posted over the same seasons. McFarlan's lone season row is 1892 with the Louisville Colonels: 14 games, 7 hits in 42 at bats.
By games played in the field, right field leads with 12, followed by second base (2). In the outfield, McFarlan's fielding totals are 16 putouts, 1 assists and 5 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alex McFarlan
- Was Alex McFarlan a pitcher?
- No. Alex McFarlan was a position player (Right Fielder).
- How many home runs did Alex McFarlan hit?
- Alex McFarlan hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Alex McFarlan play for?
- Alex McFarlan played for one team, the Louisville Colonels (1892).
- What were Alex McFarlan's career stats?
- In 14 games, Alex McFarlan had 7 hits, 1 RBI, 2 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .167 batting average.
- What position did Alex McFarlan play?
- Alex McFarlan played primarily as a right fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Alex McFarlan and how much did he weigh?
- Alex McFarlan was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Alex McFarlan's career batting average?
- Alex McFarlan batted .167 over his career, with 7 hits in 42 at bats.
- How many RBI did Alex McFarlan have?
- Alex McFarlan drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Alex McFarlan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Alex McFarlan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.