Monte McFarland
Encyclopedia
Lamont Amos McFarland was a pitcher
in Major League Baseball
who played for the Chicago Colts
in 1895 and 1896. He remained active as a player in the minor leagues through 1910.
His brother, Chappie McFarland
, was also a professional baseball player.
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
who played for the Chicago Colts
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
in 1895 and 1896. He remained active as a player in the minor leagues through 1910.
His brother, Chappie McFarland
Chappie McFarland
Charles Amos McFarland was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1902-1906.His brother, Monte McFarland, also played professional baseball.-External links:...
, was also a professional baseball player.