{{short description|American baseball player (born 1986)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}} {{Infobox baseball biography | image = Ericfarrisbrewers.tif | caption = Farris with the Milwaukee Brewers | name = Eric Farris | position = Second baseman / Left fielder | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|3|03}} | birth_place = Sacramento, California, U.S. | bats = Right | throws = Right | debutleague = MLB | debutdate = July 28 | debutyear = 2011 | debutteam = Milwaukee Brewers | finaldate = October 2 | finalyear = 2012 | finalteam = Milwaukee Brewers | statleague = MLB | stat1label = Batting average | stat1value = .111 | stat2label = Home runs | stat2value = 0 | stat3label = Runs batted in | stat3value = 0 | teams = * Milwaukee Brewers ({{mlby|2011}}–{{mlby|2012}}) }} '''Eric Michael-Jay Farris''' (born March 3, 1986) is an American former professional baseball second baseman and left fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers. He was the manager for the Everett AquaSox, the High-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, during the 2022 season. He is currently the third base coach for the Tacoma Rainiers,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Roster |url=https://www.milb.com/tacoma/roster |access-date=2023-07-18 |website=Minor League Baseball |language=en}}</ref> the MiLB Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.
==Personal life== Farris, who is Black and Filipino American, is the only son of Elizabeth and Darryl Farris. He has two sisters, Jeannette and Jessica, and is married to Kelley (Rose) Farris
==Amateur career== ===High school=== Farris went to high school at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Arizona. With the Huskies, he hit .469 with 41 RBI and 50 runs scored, as well as 14 stolen bases, to lead them to back-to-back state titles. He was a Collegiate Baseball/TPX All-American and was named Arizona Player of the Year by the East Valley Tribune and the ABCA. He was selected in the 42nd round, 1269th overall in the 2004 MLB draft by the Atlanta Braves, but chose to play college with the Loyola Marymount Lions.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/farris_eric00.html |title=Player Bio: Eric Farris :: Baseball |website=www.lmulions.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927124010/http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/farris_eric00.html |archive-date=2011-09-27}}</ref>
===College=== In 2005, he was slated to be their starting shortstop, but broke his hamate bone just before the season and missed six weeks. After returning in March at second base, he was second on the team in batting average, leading to a second-team All-WCC selection. In 2006, he led the team in numerous categories, with an All-WCC honorable mention. After the 2006 season, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League and was named a league all-star.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://capecodbaseball.org.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2012website/archives/Current%20Year/All_Time_MLB_CCBL_Alumni.pdf |title=Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League |publisher=capecodbaseball.org |date= |accessdate=September 25, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/college/summer/stats.asp?Y=2006&T=Cotuit_Kettleers |title=2006 Cotuit Kettleers |publisher=thebaseballcube.com |accessdate=September 23, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://capecodbaseball.org/news/asgnews/index.html?article_id=530 |title=West All-Star Roster: All-Star Game 2006 |publisher=capecodbaseball.org |access-date=May 6, 2020}}</ref> 2007 was his best year as a Lion, leading the team in average, stolen bases, runs, hits, and total bases. He was a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award. He ended his career with the fourth most stolen bases in team history, despite only three seasons there.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/farris_eric00.html |title=Player Bio: Eric Farris :: Baseball |website=www.lmulions.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927124010/http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/farris_eric00.html |archive-date=2011-09-27}}</ref>
==Professional career== ===Milwaukee Brewers=== Farris was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 4th round, with the 131st overall selection, of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft. In 2007, he made his professional debut for their rookie-level affiliate, the Helena Brewers. Farris played all of the 2008 season with the Single-A West Virginia Power and all of the 2009 season with the High-A Brevard County Manatees. In 2010, Farris spent time in rehabilitation with the rookie-level Arizona League Brewers, and played the rest of the yearwith the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. He hit .256 in 98 games for Nashville before his first call-up.<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=farris001eri Minor League Statistics]</ref>
On July 28, 2011, Farris was called up to the Brewers after they placed Rickie Weeks on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained left ankle.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/126317133.html|title=Farris summoned from Nashville|last=Haudricourt|first=Tom|date=2011-07-28|work=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|accessdate=2011-07-28}}</ref> He made his debut that day, going 0–1 in a pinch-hit appearance, and not staying in the game. Farris was optioned back to Nashville the following day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/126417503.html|title=Lopez in; Farris out|last=Haudricourt|first=Tom|date=2011-07-29|work=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|accessdate=2011-07-29}}</ref>
===Minnesota Twins=== On December 6, 2012, the Seattle Mariners selected Farris in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/182379131.html|title=Mariners take Farris in Rule 5 draft}}</ref> He was released by Seattle prior to the start of the season on March 29.
On April 1, 2013, Farris signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins. He spent the year with the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings (also playing in one game for the Double-A New Britain Rock Cats, and batted .248/.301/.312 with three home runs, 31 RBI, and 23 stolen bases. Farris elected free agency following the season on November 4.
On January 6, 2014, Farris re-signed with the Twins organization on a minor league contract.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor Moves: Brandon Wood, Eric Farris, Conrad|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/01/minor-moves-brooks-conrad.html|access-date=February 16, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref> Returning to Rochester, he played in 133 games and slashed .280/.316/.356 with four home runs, 44 RBI, and 16 stolen bases.
On November 18, 2014, Farris once more re-signed with Minnesota on a minor league contract. In 87 appearances for Rochester, he hit .259/.306/.310 with one home run, 29 RBI, and five stolen bases. Farris elected free agency on November 6, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=l_trn&lid=117|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120421150258/http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=l_trn&lid=117|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 21, 2012|title=International League Transactions|page=November 2015|work=Minor League Baseball|access-date=November 6, 2015}}</ref>
===Somerset Patriots=== On February 25, 2016, Farris was confirmed to have signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.somersetpatriots.com/blog/post/3713/somerset-patriots-sign-major-league-ifof-eric-farris |title=Somerset Patriots Sign Major League IF/OF Eric Farris · Somerset Patriots |access-date=2016-02-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160301101530/http://www.somersetpatriots.com/blog/post/3713/somerset-patriots-sign-major-league-ifof-eric-farris |archive-date=2016-03-01 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 123 appearances for Somerset, he slashed .301/.354/.392 with eight home runs, 66 RBI, and 26 stolen bases. Farris became a free agent following the season.
==Coaching career== ===Seattle Mariners=== Farris began his coaching career in 2018, joining the minor league side of his former team, the Seattle Mariners, in a variety of roles. He initially served as the hitting coach for both the Everett AquaSox and the Arizona League Mariners in 2018 before serving in the same role for the West Virginia Power in 2019.
Farris was in line to serve as the Power's manager for the 2020 campaign. However, the minor league season was cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled|access-date=February 24, 2025|website=mlb.com|language=en}}</ref> The Power were dissolved following the realignment of Minor League Baseball after the cancelled 2020 season, and Farris spent the 2021 season as the manager of the Low-A Modesto Nuts.
He was announced to be returning to the Everett AquaSox as their manager for the 2022 season on February 2, 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=AquaSox Coaching Staff Announced |url=https://www.milb.com/everett/news/aquasox-coaching-staff-announced |website= Minor League Baseball |date=2022-02-02 |access-date=2022-02-02}}</ref> He was named infield coach of the Tacoma Rainiers Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners of the 2023 season.
On January 24, 2024, Farris was announced as Tacoma's bench coach.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rainiers Coaching Staff Set, New Players Signed|url=https://www.wertacoma.com/rainiers-coaching-staff-set-new-players-signed/|access-date=February 25, 2024|website=wertacoma.com|language=en}}</ref>
==Awards== * Golden Spikes Award Semifinalist - 2007 * Pioneer League Post-Season All-Star - 2007 * Florida State League Mid and Post-Season All-Star - 2009
==See also== *Rule 5 draft results
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== {{Baseballstats |mlb= |espn= |br=f/farrier01 |fangraphs= |brm=farris001eri}} *[http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/farris_eric00.html Loyola Marymount Lions player bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108062729/http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/farris_eric00.html |date=2018-01-08 }}
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