Duke Farrell

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Duke Farrell
Catcher
Born: August 31, 1866
Oakdale, Massachusetts
Died: February 15, 1925 (aged 58)
Boston, Massachusetts
Batted: Both Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 21, 1888
for the Chicago White Stockings
Final game
June 15, 1905
for the Boston Americans
Career statistics
Batting average     .275
Runs batted in     912
Runs scored     826
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Charles Andrew Farrell (August 31, 1866 - February 15, 1925) was a 19th century major league baseball catcher. Born in Oakdale, Massachusetts, he played for eight teams during his 18 year career. In 18 seasons he played in 1,563 Games, had 5,679 At Bats, 826 Runs, 1,564 Hits, 211 Doubles, 123 Triples, 51 Home Runs, 912 RBI, 150 Stolen Bases, 477 Walks, .275 Batting Average, .337 On-base percentage, .383 Slugging Percentage, 2,174 Total Bases and 48 Sacrifice Hits.

On May 11, 1897, he set a Major League Baseball record that has stood for more than 100 years by catching eight of nine opposing players who attempted to steal a base.

He died in Boston, Massachusetts and was buried at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Marlborough, Massachusetts.

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Preceded by
Count Campau		 American Association Home Run Champion
1891		 Succeeded by
Last Champion
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Boston Americans 1903 World Series roster
Manager: Jimmy Collins


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