Howie McFarland

Born: 3/7/1910 in El Reno, OK, USA

Died: 4/7/1993 in Wichita, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-07-16 | Final Game: 1945-08-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Howard Alexander McFarland

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Biography

Howie McFarland was a professional baseball player born in 1910, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the 1945 season. He played as a position player and appeared in a total of 6 games. McFarland recorded 1 hit, which contributed to a batting average of 0.091. Despite his limited playing time, he managed to drive in 2 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's scoring efforts during his short tenure in the league. McFarland's career unfolded during a unique period in baseball history, marked by the challenges of World War II and the subsequent integration of the sport. Although his time in the majors was limited to just over a month, his experience reflects the resilience and determination of players from that era, who often faced numerous obstacles to pursue their passion for the game. While he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, McFarland remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, contributing to the legacy of the sport in the mid-20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	11	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	3	0.091	0.091	0.091	0.182	0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 65.2% below league average.

Career OBP .091 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 72.3% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 74.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.182 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 73.4% 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
1945	WSN	AL	6	11	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	3	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	3	0	2	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	WS1	OF	3	0	2	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1
Right Field	2