Buck Farmer

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2⁄3 innings, third in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). He posted a 3.54 ERA, and allowed just 100 hits with 37 walks and 115 strikeouts, third-most in the ACC. He was the ACC's only pitcher to pitch a complete-game shutout with his 1–0 win over Duke, earning him the ACC Pitcher of the Week and College Sports Madness National Pitcher of the Week. [3] After the season, he was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 15th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft, but chose to return to Georgia Tech for his senior season. [4] During his senior season, Farmer posted 9–5 record in 17 starts, and a 2.78 ERA in 1131⁄3 innings with 122 strikeouts. He ranked second in the ACC in strikeouts, and finished with a career best in ERA, innings pitched, and strikeouts. [5] He was a semifinalist for the ACC Pitcher of the Year. [6]

Professional career

Minor Leagues

Farmer was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the fifth round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft and signed a minor league contract. [7] [8]

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 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, when he allowed seven runs on nine hits in five innings. He was recalled by the Tigers on June 24, 2015. In 12 starts with the Mud Hens, Farmer posted a 3.56 ERA with 59 strikeouts and 22 walks in 681⁄3 innings. [16]

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 Texas Rangers organization and was assigned to the Round Rock Express of the Triple-A West. [28]

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]

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Buck Farmer
Buck Farmer on July 31, 2015.jpg
Farmer with the Detroit Tigers in 2015
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1991-02-20) February 20, 1991 (age 33)
Conyers, Georgia, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 13, 2014, for the Detroit Tigers