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Joe Farrell Notable

b. January 1, 1857 · Detroit Wolverines 1882–1884, Baltimore Orioles 1886

Joe Farrell divided five seasons between two clubs as a third baseman: the Detroit Wolverines from 1882, then the Baltimore Orioles through 1886.

Across 353 games he batted .232, with 345 hits and 187 runs. He finished with 5 home runs, 43 doubles and 5 stolen bases.

He played 280 games at third base, with 564 assists and 167 errors. He turned 35 double plays.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY, USA on January 1, 1857, and died on April 17, 1893.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1882 DTN 692833470 1221 244200 .247
1883 DTN 10144458108 1350 365290 .243
1884 DTN 11046159104 1053 4114660 .226
1886 BAL 733013663 831 311205 .209
Career 3531489187345 43155 132351155 .232

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1857

Born January 1, 1857

Brooklyn, NY, USA

1893

Died April 17, 1893