T. J. McFarland
Born: 6/8/1989 in Palos Hills, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 2013-04-06
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Timothy John McFarland
Biography
T. J. McFarland, born in 1989, is an active pitcher known for his versatility and effectiveness on the mound. Since making his Major League Baseball debut on April 6, 2013, McFarland has established himself as a reliable option in various pitching roles, contributing significantly to his teams over the years. With a career record of 26-20 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.1, he has demonstrated a consistent ability to keep opposing hitters at bay, accumulating 318 strikeouts throughout his career. His lone save highlights his capability to step into crucial moments when needed.
McFarland’s playing style is characterized by his durability and adaptability, allowing him to thrive in both starting and relief roles. As a member of the modern era of baseball, he navigates a landscape that emphasizes specialization and strategic matchups, showcasing his ability to adjust to the evolving game. His contributions continue to impact the teams he plays for, and as he remains active in the league, McFarland's journey reflects the tenacity and skill that define successful pitchers in today's game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 20 | 433 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 530.7 | 595 | 242 | 47 | 171 | 318 | 4.10 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | BAL | AL | 4 | 1 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74.7 | 83 | 35 | 28 | 58 | 4.22 | 52.0 |
| 2014 | BAL | AL | 4 | 2 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.7 | 70 | 18 | 13 | 34 | 2.76 | 675.4 |
| 2015 | BAL | AL | 2 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.3 | 52 | 22 | 18 | 26 | 4.91 | -519.5 |
| 2016 | BAL | AL | 2 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.7 | 33 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 6.93 | -886.1 |
| 2017 | AZ | NL | 4 | 5 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.0 | 65 | 32 | 17 | 29 | 5.33 | - |
| 2018 | AZ | NL | 2 | 2 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 72.0 | 64 | 16 | 22 | 42 | 2.00 | - |
| 2019 | AZ | NL | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.0 | 71 | 30 | 20 | 35 | 4.82 | - |
| 2020 | OAK | AL | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.7 | 26 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 4.35 | -977.2 |
| 2021 | STL | NL | 4 | 1 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.7 | 32 | 11 | 9 | 21 | 2.56 | - |
| 2022 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.7 | 42 | 24 | 11 | 16 | 6.61 | - |
| 2023 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | OAK | AL | 2 | 4 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.7 | 53 | 24 | 17 | 39 | 3.81 | 370.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 433 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.067 | 0.067 | 0.067 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | BAL | AL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | BAL | AL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | BAL | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | BAL | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | AZ | NL | 43 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | AZ | NL | 47 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | AZ | NL | 51 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | OAK | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | STL | NL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | STL | NL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | NYN | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | OAK | AL | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NLWC | SLN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | ALDS2 | OAK | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3.38 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NLWC | SLN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13.50 |
| 2020 | ALDS2 | OAK | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 433 | 3 | 38 | 98 | 4 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | BAL | P | 38 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | BAL | P | 37 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | BAL | P | 30 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | BAL | P | 16 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | ARI | P | 43 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | ARI | P | 47 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | ARI | P | 51 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | OAK | P | 23 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | SLN | P | 38 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | SLN | P | 28 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | NYN | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | OAK | P | 79 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 433 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | BAL | AL | $523,500 |
| 2015 | BAL | AL | $519,000 |
| 2014 | BAL | AL | $505,500 |
| 2013 | BAL | AL | $490,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,038,000 | ||