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Jack Farmer

Jack Farmer Notable

b. July 14, 1892 · Pittsburgh Pirates 1916, Cleveland Indians 1918

Jack Farmer divided three seasons between two clubs as a second baseman: the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1916, then the Cleveland Indians through 1918.

Across 62 games he batted .269, with 47 hits and 11 runs. He finished with 6 doubles and 3 stolen bases.

He played 31 games at second base, with 77 assists and 10 errors. He turned 6 double plays.

He was born in Granville, TN, USA on July 14, 1892, and died on May 21, 1970. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1916 PIT 551661045 640 147241 .271
1918 CLE 7912 000 1032 .222
Career 621751147 640 157273 .269

On this day & linked events

1892

Born July 14, 1892

Granville, TN, USA

1970

Died May 21, 1970

Image: Bain, public domain