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Farris with the Milwaukee Brewers
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| Second baseman / Left fielder | |||
| Born: March 3, 1986 Sacramento, California |
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| July 28, 2011, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |||
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| October 2, 2012, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |||
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| Batting average | .111 | ||
| Home runs | 0 | ||
| Runs batted in | 0 | ||
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Eric Michael-Jay Farris (born March 3, 1986) is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a second baseman and left fielder. Eric Farris played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers. After his playing career, he became a baseball coach. He is currently a coach for the Tacoma Rainiers. This team is a MiLB Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.
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About Eric Farris
Eric Farris is the only son of Elizabeth and Darryl Farris. He has two sisters named Jeannette and Jessica. Eric is married to Kelley (Rose) Farris. He is of Black and Filipino American heritage.
Playing Baseball as a Youngster
High School Baseball Achievements
Eric Farris attended Hamilton High School in Chandler, Arizona. He was a star player for the Hamilton Huskies baseball team. He helped his team win two state championships in a row. During his time there, he had a great batting average of .469. He also had 41 runs batted in (RBI) and scored 50 runs. He was recognized as an All-American player. He was also named Arizona Player of the Year by local sports groups. The Atlanta Braves picked him in the 2004 MLB Draft. However, Eric chose to play college baseball instead.
College Baseball Career
Eric Farris played college baseball for the Loyola Marymount Lions. In 2005, he was supposed to be the starting shortstop. But he broke a bone in his hand and missed some games. When he returned, he played second base. He was one of the best hitters on his team. In 2006, he led his team in many important stats. He was recognized as an honorable mention for the All-WCC team. After the 2006 season, he played in a special summer league. This was the Cape Cod Baseball League, where he was named an all-star.
His best college year was 2007. He led his team in batting average, stolen bases, and runs scored. He was even a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award. This award goes to the best amateur baseball player in the United States. Eric finished his college career with the fourth most stolen bases in his team's history.
Professional Baseball Journey
Playing for the Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers drafted Eric Farris in 2007. He was picked in the 4th round. He started his professional career with the Helena Brewers. This was their rookie-level team. In 2008, he played for the Single-A West Virginia Power. In 2009, he moved up to the High-A Brevard County Manatees.
In 2010, Eric played for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. He hit .256 in 98 games for Nashville. On July 28, 2011, Eric Farris was called up to the Milwaukee Brewers. This was his chance to play in Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut that same day. He played in a few games before returning to the minor leagues.
Time with Other Teams
After his time with the Brewers, Eric Farris joined the Minnesota Twins organization. He signed a minor league contract with them in 2013. He spent most of his time with the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings. He played well, hitting for a good average and stealing bases. He re-signed with the Twins for the 2014 and 2015 seasons. He continued to play for the Rochester Red Wings.
In 2016, Eric Farris played for the Somerset Patriots. This team is part of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. This is an independent league, meaning it's not directly connected to MLB teams. He had a strong season with the Patriots. He hit .301 and had 66 runs batted in.
Becoming a Baseball Coach
Coaching for the Seattle Mariners
After his playing career, Eric Farris started coaching in 2018. He joined the Seattle Mariners organization. He first worked as a hitting coach for two different minor league teams. These were the Everett AquaSox and the Arizona League Mariners. In 2019, he was the hitting coach for the West Virginia Power.
Eric was set to manage the Power team in 2020. However, the minor league season was canceled that year. This was due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After that, the Power team was no longer active. In 2021, Eric Farris became the manager of the Low-A Modesto Nuts.
In 2022, he returned to manage the Everett AquaSox. For the 2023 season, he became the infield coach for the Tacoma Rainiers. This is the Triple-A team for the Seattle Mariners. As of early 2024, Eric Farris is the bench coach for the Tacoma Rainiers.
Awards and Honors
- Golden Spikes Award Semifinalist - 2007
- Pioneer League Post-Season All-Star - 2007
- Florida State League Mid and Post-Season All-Star - 2009
