Chris McFarland

Born: 8/17/1861 in Fall River, MA, USA

Died: 5/24/1918 in New Bedford, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-04-19 | Final Game: 1884-04-29

Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Christopher A. McFarland

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Biography

Chris McFarland, born in 1861, was a professional baseball player whose brief career spanned from April 19, 1884, to April 29, 1884. Primarily serving as a position player, McFarland played in a total of 3 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Despite the limited opportunity, he made his mark with 3 hits and a batting average of 0.214, although he did not record any home runs or RBIs, nor did he steal any bases. McFarland's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the transition from the early days of the sport to a more organized and competitive environment. While his time in the league was short-lived, McFarland's participation in the game reflects the era's burgeoning development of professional baseball, showcasing the dedication and spirit of players who contributed to the foundation of the sport. His legacy, while not marked by extensive statistics, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	1	0	0	0	3.0	9	5	1	1	3	15.00	0

Career ERA 15.00 vs. league average 3.11 across their career seasons — 382.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1884	BLU	UA	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	3.0	9	5	1	3	15.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	14	2	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.214	0.214	0.286	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1884	BLU	UA	3	14	2	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	3	0	4	0	3	0
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	BLU	OF	3	0	4	0	3	0
1884	BLU	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
Center Field	3