Alex Farmer
Encyclopedia
Alexander Johnson Farmer (May 9, 1877 in New York, New York - March 5, 1920), is a former professional baseball player who played catcher
for the Brooklyn Superbas
during the 1908 season, appearing in twelve games with a .167 batting average.
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
for the Brooklyn Superbas
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
during the 1908 season, appearing in twelve games with a .167 batting average.