Buck Farmer
Buck Farmer | |
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![]() Farmer with the Detroit Tigers | |
Cincinnati Reds – No. 46 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Conyers, Georgia, U.S. | February 20, 1991|
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
August 13, 2014, for the Detroit Tigers | |
MLB statistics (through June 27, 2024) | |
Win–loss record | 21–28 |
Earned run average | 4.82 |
Strikeouts | 444 |
Teams | |
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George Runie "Buck" Farmer (born February 20, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Detroit Tigers.
Early life
Farmer attended
College career
Farmer began his collegiate career at Georgia Tech in 2010. During his freshman season, he posted a 5–1 record, and a 3.63 ERA in 19 appearances. He recorded his first career win on March 14, in four innings of relief against Wake Forest, holding the Deacons to no runs on just two hits. During his sophomore season, Farmer posted an 11–3 record, and a 2.82 ERA in 16 starts. He went 8–1 in conference play. The eight conference wins were the most by any pitcher in the league in 2011.[1] After the 2011 season, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2]
During his junior season, Farmer pitched a team-high 1062⁄3 innings, third in the
Professional career
Minor Leagues
Farmer was drafted by the
Farmer began the 2014 season with the Class A West Michigan Whitecaps, where he made 18 starts, before being promoted to the Double-A Erie SeaWolves, where he started two games. Between Class A and Double-A, Farmer was 11–5, with a 2.65 ERA, allowing 101 hits over 1152⁄3 innings with 127 strikeouts and 28 walks.[9] After the season, Farmer was honored as Midwest League Pitcher of the Year.[10]
Detroit Tigers
2014
Farmer made his major league debut on August 13, 2014, in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.[11] In his debut, he pitched five innings, allowing four runs on six hits, while striking out four, and earning a no-decision.[12] He was optioned to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens following his debut.[13] The Tigers called up Farmer again on August 23, 2014, to start the first game of a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins.[14] In his second major league start, Farmer pitched 11⁄3 innings, allowing seven runs on five hits, while walking two, and striking out three in a 12–4 loss.[15]
2015
In 2015, Farmer made a spot start for the Tigers on May 28, against the
2016
In 2016, Farmer made the Tigers opening day roster. On April 16, 2016, Farmer was optioned to the Toledo Mud Hens.[17] Farmer was recalled to the Tigers on May 22, after Drew VerHagen was optioned to Toledo that same day.[18] On September 21, 2016, Farmer made his first major league start of the year against the Minnesota Twins, however the game was suspended as a result of rain.[19] In addition to the one start, Farmer made 13 relief appearances for the Tigers in 2016, posting a 4.60 ERA and 27 strikeouts in 29+1⁄3 innings pitched.
2017
In 2017, Farmer began the season with the Toledo Mud Hens. On May 26, Farmer received his second call-up of the year to Detroit. On May 27, Farmer started against the Chicago White Sox and recorded 11 strikeouts and zero earned runs giving him his first major league win. Farmer made 11 starts for the 2017 Tigers, going 5–5 with a 6.75 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 48 innings.
2018
With the exception of one spot start, Farmer pitched the entire 2018 season out of the Tigers bullpen. He made 66 appearances, posting a 3–4 record with a 4.15 ERA, while striking out 57 batters in 69+1⁄3 innings.
2019
Farmer again filled a bullpen role in 2019, with the exception of one spot start. He went 6–6 on the season with 73 strikeouts in 67+2⁄3 innings, while posting career bests in ERA (3.72) and WHIP (1.271).
2020
On January 10, 2020, the Tigers avoided arbitration with Farmer, agreeing on a one-year, $1.15 million contract.[20] In the 2020 season (23 games), Farmer had a 3.80 ERA with 14 strikeouts in 21+1⁄3 innings.
2021
On January 15, 2021, the Tigers and Farmer agreed to a one-year, $1.85 million contract, avoiding arbitration.[21] After pitching to a 12.66 ERA in 12 games to begin the season, Farmer was designated for assignment by the Tigers on May 7, 2021.[22] He was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo on May 11.[23] Farmer would return to the big leagues on June 13, as his contract was selected by the Tigers from Toledo.[24] Between send-down and call-up, Farmer made nine appearances out of the bullpen in Toledo, pitching 11.1 innings, and ending with a 3.97 ERA helped greatly by a stretch of four straight scoreless outings immediately preceding his call-up.[24][25] Farmer struggled to a 6.37 ERA in 35+1⁄3 innings for the 2021 Tigers. On August 14, 2021, Farmer was designated for assignment by the Tigers.[26] On August 17, he was released by the Tigers.[27]
Texas Rangers
On August 21, 2021, Farmer signed a minor league contract with the
Cincinnati Reds
On March 16, 2022, Farmer signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.[29] On April 4, it was announced that Farmer had made the 2022 opening day roster.[30] He was designated for assignment on May 6.[31] On May 9, Farmer cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Louisville Bats.[32] Farmer elected free agency and re-signed with the Reds on a minor league contract the next day.[33]
On July 9, 2022, Farmer was selected back to the active roster by Cincinnati.[34] On August 1, Farmer earned his first career save in a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.[35] He finished the year having appeared in 44 games for the Reds, posting a 2-2 record and 3.83 ERA with 54 strikeouts and two saves in 47.0 innings pitched. He became a free agent following the 2023 season.
On December 28, 2023, Farmer re-signed with the Reds on a one-year, $2.25 million deal.[36]
Scouting report
Throughout his career, Farmer relied on three pitches: a 91–95 MPH four-seam fastball (tops out at 97 MPH), a mid-80s MPH slider and a changeup.[37] In 2015, he added a two-seam fastball to his repertoire in order to generate more groundballs, a philosophy taught to him by his AAA pitching coach, Mike Maroth.[38]
References
- ^ Georgia Tech, August 12, 2014
- ^ "#30 Buck Farmer - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- Georgia Tech. April 2, 2012. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
- ^ Aschermann Jr., Kurt (June 7, 2012). "Farmer drafted by Brewers; Bazzani picked by Orioles". The Rockdale Citizen. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
- Georgia Tech. June 7, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
- Georgia Tech. May 16, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
- ^ Nightengale, Bobby (June 7, 2013). "Farmer's smart moves benefit Tigers' Draft". MLB. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
- ^ Aschermann Jr., Kurt (June 15, 2013). "Farmer signs with Tigers". The Rockdale Citizen. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
- ^ Beck, Jason (August 12, 2014). "Farmer set to make spot start Wednesday". MLB. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
- ^ 2015 Detroit Tigers Media Guide. pg. 100.
- MLive. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
- ^ Beck, Jason (August 13, 2014). "Tigers' resurgent bats pick up Farmer in debut". MLB. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
- MLive. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
- MLive. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
- ^ Beck, Jason (August 23, 2014). "Farmer roughed up as Tigers drop matinee". MLB.com. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
- ^ Fenech, Anthony (June 24, 2015). "Tigers recall Buck Farmer from Toledo, send down Ian Krol". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- ^ Abshire, Chris (April 16, 2016). "With Wilson returning, Tigers option Farmer". MLB.com. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
- ^ Savage, Brendan (May 22, 2016). "Tigers option pitcher Drew VerHagen to Triple A Toledo, recall Buck Farmer". mlive.com. Retrieved May 23, 2016.
- ^ "Wednesday's Tigers-Twins game postponed; doubleheader Thursday". Retrieved September 22, 2016.
- ^ Beck, Jason (January 10, 2020). "Tigers agree with Boyd, all arb-eligibles (source)". MLB.com. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- ^ "Tigers avoid arbitration with all 8 remaining players". foxsports.com. January 16, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ "Tigers Designate Buck Farmer for Assignment". May 7, 2021.
- ^ "Outrighted: Farmer, Ryan". May 11, 2021.
- ^ a b Franco, Anthony (June 13, 2021). "Tigers Select Buck Farmer". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ Twitter https://twitter.com/evanwoodbery/status/1404064419299090433. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
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(help) - ^ "Tigers Designate Buck Farmer for Assignment". August 14, 2021.
- ^ "Tigers Release Buck Farmer". August 17, 2021.
- ^ "Texas Rangers sign RHP Buck Farmer to Minor League contract". MLB.com. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- ^ McDonald, Darragh (March 16, 2022). "Reds Sign Donovan Solano, Buck Farmer". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ Purcell, Jared (April 7, 2022). "Former Tigers pitcher Buck Farmer makes Opening Day roster for Cincinnati Reds". mlive.com. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
- ^ Franco, Anthony (May 6, 2022). "Reds Designate Buck Farmer For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
- ^ "Reds' Buck Farmer: Clears waivers". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "Reds' Buck Farmer: Re-signs on MiLB deal". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "Reds' Buck Farmer: Contract selected by Reds". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "Reds' Buck Farmer: Tallies first career save". cbssports.com. August 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "Reds bring back reliever Farmer on 1-year deal". December 28, 2023.
- ^ "Fantasy Baseball, Dynasty Baseball Rankings & Analysis".
- ^ "Armed with new pitch, Farmer ready for '15 debut".
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets bio
- Buck Farmer on X