A versatile switch'uh)''@@hitter, Farrell broke in as a protege of Cap Anson, who
discovered him as a semi-pro player while the White Stockings were barnstorming New
England. With Boston of the American Association in 1891, Farrell had league highs
of 12 HR and 110 RBI. He later led the NL in pinch hits three times, and pinch hit
for the Boston Puritans (later Red Sox) in the first World Series in 1903. He was
a Boston Brave scout until his death.
(JK)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»May 11, 1897: Duke Farrell, Washington catcher, sets a major-league record by throwing out eight Orioles trying to steal 2B, but the Senators lose anyway 6–3.
»April 27, 1903:
Three days after Pilgrim OF Chick Stahl injures his leg sliding, Boston C Duke Farrell fractures his leg while stealing 2B against Washington. This leaves Boston with Lou Criger as its only catcher.
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