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
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 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | 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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | BLU | OF | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Center Field | 3 |