James Alfred Farr (born Friday, May 18, 1956) is a former

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who played for the Texas Rangers in .

Amateur career

A native of Waverly, New York, Farr attended

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. In 1976 and 1977, he played

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with the

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of the

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Professional career

Farr was drafted three times before signing with a team. In , the

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selected him in the ninth round of the June Regular Phase amateur entry draft. In , the

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took him in the 15th round of the June Regular Phase amateur entry draft. Finally, in , the Texas Rangers took him in the 29th round of the June Regular Phase amateur entry draft. On September 7, 1982, Farr made his major league debut. He appeared in a total of five games in the season, pitching a total of 18 innings and with an

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of 2.50. In those 18 innings pitched, Farr threw one

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, walked seven, and

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only six. Less than one month after his debut, on October 3, 1982, Farr pitched his final Major League game.

Coaching career

After ending his playing career, Farr coached at the

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and compiled a record of 373-310-2 in 13 seasons. While at William and Mary in 1996, Farr was accused by two former players of being racist and violent towards one player.Ex-players Sue, Allege Abuse By W&m Baseball Coach
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