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			{{short description\|American baseball player (born 1976)}}
	{{Infobox MLB player
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			{{Infobox baseball biography
	\| name = Kyle Farnsworth		\| name = Kyle Farnsworth
	\| image = Kyle Farnsworth on July 24, 2012.jpg		\| image = Kyle Farnsworth on July 24, 2012.jpg
			\| caption = Farnsworth with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2012
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	\| position = ]
	\| ~~team~~ = ~~New York Mets~~		\| position = ]
	\| ~~number~~ = 44		\| bats = Right
	\| bats = Switch
	\| throws = Right		\| throws = Right
	\| birth_date = {{Birth date and age\|1976\|4\|14}}		\| birth_date = {{Birth date and age\|1976\|4\|14}}
	\| birth_place = ]		\| birth_place = ], U.S.
			\|debutleague = MLB
	\| debutdate = April 29		\| debutdate = April 29
	\| debutyear = 1999		\| debutyear = 1999
	\| debutteam = Chicago Cubs		\| debutteam = Chicago Cubs
			\|finalleague = MLB
	\| statyear = May 12, 2014
			\| finaldate = June 25
			\| finalyear = 2014
			\| finalteam = Houston Astros
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	\| stat2value = 4.24		\| stat2value = 4.26
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	'''Kyle Lynn Farnsworth''' (born April 14, 1976) is an American ] ] ~~for~~ ~~the~~ ]. He ~~has~~ played ~~in MLB~~ for the ] (1999–2004), ] (2005, 2008), ] (2005, 2010), ] (2006–2008), ] (2009–2010), ] (2011–2013), and the ] (~~2013~~).		'''Kyle Lynn Farnsworth''' (born April 14, 1976) is an American former ] ] and part-time bodybuilder. He played for the ] (1999–2004), ] (2005, 2008), ] (2005, 2010), ] (2006–2008), ] (2009–2010), ] (2011–2013), ] (2013), ] (2014), ] (2014) in ], and for the ] (2015) and the ] (2016) of the ]. In 2017, Farnsworth was the pitching coach for the Brookhaven Bucks of the ].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Brookhaven Bucks Coaching Staff\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315085503/http://brookhavenbucks.com/coaching-staff/\|url=http://brookhavenbucks.com/coaching-staff/\|archive-date=March 15, 2017\|access-date=March 14, 2017\|website=Brookhaven Bucks}}</ref>

	==High school and college==		==High school and college==
	Farnsworth graduated from ] in ], in 1994.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Bowman\|first=Mark\|title=Farnsworth bolsters bullpen\|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050731&content_id=1151989&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb\|~~publisher~~=~~MLB~~.com\|~~accessdate~~=April 2, 2014\|~~quote~~=~~July~~ 31, ~~2005~~}}</ref> During high school, he played ], ], and ]. He continued to play baseball in college at ] in ]. ~~Farnsworth is a member of ] (Mormon).<ref>{{cite news \|url= http://famousmormons.net/baseball2.html\|title= Famous Mormons: Baseball \|work= FamousMormons.net}}</ref>~~		Farnsworth graduated from ] in ], in 1994.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Bowman\|first=Mark\|date=July 31, 2005\|title=Farnsworth bolsters bullpen\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407074033/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050731&content_id=1151989&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb\|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050731&content_id=1151989&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb\|archive-date=April 7, 2014\|access-date=April 2, 2014\|work=]}}</ref> During high school, he played ], ], and ]. He continued to play baseball in college at ] (ABAC) in ].
			Kyle was inducted into the ABAC Athletics Hall of Fame in 2011.<ref>{{cite news\|date=April 5, 2011\|title=ABAC inducts five into Athletics Hall of Fame\|work=]\|url=http://www.tiftongazette.com/archives/abac-inducts-five-into-athletics-hall-of-fame/article_1388fefb-ab0e-59d1-b4ca-4523811f15e5.html\|access-date=May 14, 2017}}</ref>

	==~~Major~~ ~~league~~ career==		==Professional baseball career==

	===Chicago Cubs===		===Chicago Cubs===
			Farnsworth was drafted in the 47th round (1,290th overall) by the ] in 1994. He did not sign until May 12, 1995, after playing briefly at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.<ref>{{cite book\|last1=Neary\|first1=Kevin\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=TvNKMFzcdCIC&q=farnsworth+abraham+baldwin&pg=PT122\|title=Closer: Major League Players Reveal the Inside Pitch on Saving the Game\|last2=Tobin\|first2=Leigh A.\|date=2013\|publisher=]\|isbn=9780762447169\|language=en\|access-date=January 25, 2018}}</ref> He played for the Cubs from 1999 to 2004. He was the winning pitcher in the final baseball game played at ] on October 1, 2000. Farnsworth was involved in a brawl in the {{mlby\|2003}} season, against the ]. Reds pitcher ] stepped out of the ] after an inside pitch, and started to yell at Farnsworth. Farnsworth then met Wilson a short distance from home plate, and ] him to the ground. He was suspended three games for his actions, but MLB reduced the suspension to two games.<ref>{{cite web\|date=July 18, 2003\|title=Farnsworth's suspension reduced to two games\|url=http://static.espn.go.com/mlb/news/2003/0626/1573132.html\|access-date=April 13, 2011\|website=]\|publisher=]}}</ref>
	Farnsworth was drafted in the 47th round by the ] in 1994. He played for the Cubs from 1999 to 2004.

			In the 2004 season, Farnsworth angrily kicked an electric fan in the Cubs' dugout after an outing in which he gave up six runs in one inning to the ]. Farnsworth ended up severely bruising and spraining his knee in the process, and was placed on the ] as a result.<ref>{{cite news\|date=August 28, 2004\|title=Cubs reliever to DL after angry kick\|work=]\|url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/cubs/2004-08-28-farnsworth-dl_x.htm\|access-date=May 7, 2010}}</ref>

	He was the winning pitcher in the final baseball game played at ] on October 1, 2000.
	===First stint with the Detroit Tigers===		===First stint with the Detroit Tigers===
			On February 9, 2005, he was traded to the ] for ], ] and Bo Flowers.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=March 3, 2005\|title=Cubs trade RHP Farnsworth to Tigers\|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=1991222\|access-date=June 20, 2021\|website=]\|language=en}}</ref> Farnsworth was involved in a bench-clearing fight in the 2005 season while playing for the Detroit Tigers, against the ] at ]. After order appeared to have been restored, Farnsworth tackled Royals pitcher ]. Farnsworth was ejected from the game.<ref name="xfgn">{{cite web\|last=Beck\|first=Jason\|date=July 17, 2005\|title=Seven ejected in bench-clearing melee. Guillen, Bonderman, Farnsworth tossed from game.\|url=http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050717&content_id=1134695&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071028112731/http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050717&content_id=1134695&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det\|archive-date=October 28, 2007\|access-date=September 29, 2007\|work=]\|publisher=]}}</ref>
	On February 9, 2005, he was traded to the ] for ], ] and Bo Flowers.

	===First stint with the Atlanta Braves===		===First stint with the Atlanta Braves===
	On July 31, 2005, he was traded to the ] for pitchers ] and ].		On July 31, 2005, he was traded to the ] for pitchers ] and ].<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Evearitt\|first1=Tim\|date=July 31, 2005\|title=Atlanta Braves Trade For Relief Pitcher Kyle Farnsworth\|work=]\|url=https://www.chattanoogan.com/2005/7/31/70191/Atlanta-Braves-Trade-For-Relief-Pitcher.aspx\|access-date=April 30, 2020}}</ref>

	] in {{Mlby\|2007}}.]]		] in {{Mlby\|2007}}.]]

	===New York Yankees===		===New York Yankees===
	Following the season, Farnsworth signed with the ], replacing ] as the team's primary set-up man. The deal, worth $17 million over three years, was the second-highest offer Farnsworth received. The ] reportedly offered a three-year, $16.5 million contract with a vesting option that would have taken the deal to $21 million, plus incentives.<!-- and the closer job? --><ref>{{cite news \| ~~url~~=~~http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2245182~~ \| title=Yankees, Farnsworth agree to 3-year, $17M contract \| ~~accessdate~~=July 28, 2009 ~~\| date=December 3, 2005 \| publisher=]~~ }}</ref>		Following the season, Farnsworth signed with the ], replacing ] as the team's primary set-up man. The deal, worth $17 million over three years, was the second-highest offer Farnsworth received. The ] reportedly offered a three-year, $16.5 million contract with a vesting option that would have taken the deal to $21 million, plus incentives.<!-- and the closer job? --><ref>{{cite news\|date=December 2, 2005\|title=Yankees, Farnsworth agree to 3-year, $17M contract\|work=]\|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=2245182\|access-date=July 28, 2009}}</ref>

	He struggled in the 2006 season, accumulating a 4.36 ERA. His struggles continued into the 2007 season.<ref>~~</ref>~~		He struggled in the 2006 season, accumulating a 4.36 ERA in 72 games. His struggles continued into the 2007 season, as he recorded a 4.80 ERA in 64 relief appearances.<ref name=":0">{{cite web\|title=Kyle Farnsworth Stats - Baseball-Reference.com\|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/farnsky01.shtml\|access-date=June 20, 2021\|website=]}}</ref>

	===Second stint with the Tigers===		===Second stint with the Tigers===
	On July 30, 2008, Farnsworth returned to the Tigers in a trade for ].<ref>{{cite web\|~~url~~=~~http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3511535~~ \|title=Yankees find their catcher for stretch, trade for Rodriguez \|~~author= \|publisher~~=espn~~.go~~.com \|date~~=July 30, 2008 \|accessdate~~=April 13, 2011}}</ref>		On July 30, 2008, Farnsworth returned to the Tigers in a trade for ].<ref>{{cite web\|date=July 30, 2008\|title=Yankees find their catcher for stretch, trade for Rodriguez\|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=3511535\|access-date=April 13, 2011\|website=]\|publisher=}}</ref> He became a free agent following the season.

	===Kansas City Royals===		===Kansas City Royals===
			On December 13, 2008, the Royals reached an agreement with Farnsworth on a two-year, $9.25 million deal.<ref>{{cite web\|date=December 13, 2008\|title=Royals agree to terms with reliever Farnsworth on two-year deal\|url=http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20081213&content_id=3716488&vkey=pr_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003010017/http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20081213&content_id=3716488&vkey=pr_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc\|archive-date=October 3, 2012\|access-date=April 13, 2011\|work=]\|publisher=]}}</ref> On June 17, 2009, Farnsworth's left, non-pitching hand was bitten while he was breaking up a fight between two of his ]s—Strike and Rambo. The cuts were deep enough to reach, but not cut, a ]. Farnsworth later taped his finger, tucked it into his glove, and went to practice telling manager ] that he could pitch. When asked which of his dogs bit him, Farnsworth replied: "I don't know. I reached in there and started grabbing dogs and throwing dogs. And one of them got me. One of those things that happens. It's never pretty. I've had to do it a few times, and it's ugly."<ref>{{cite web\|last=Brown\|first=David\|date=June 17, 2009\|title=Break it up! It's a dog-eat-reliever world for KC's Kyle Farnsworth\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090621221824/https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Break-it-up-It-s-a-dog-eat-reliever-world-for-K?urn=mlb,170834\|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Break-it-up-It-s-a-dog-eat-reliever-world-for-K?urn=mlb,170834\|archive-date=June 21, 2009\|access-date=April 13, 2011\|website=]\|publisher=}}</ref>
	On December 13, 2008, the Royals reached an agreement with Farnsworth on a two-year, $9.25MM deal.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20081213&content_id=3716488&vkey=pr_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc \|title=Royals agree to terms with reliever Farnsworth on two-year deal \|publisher=mlb.com \|author= \|date=December 13, 2008 \|accessdate=April 13, 2011}}</ref>

	===Second stint with the Braves===		===Second stint with the Braves===
	On July 31, 2010, Farnsworth was re-acquired by the Braves along with ].<ref>{{cite web\|author=Dick ~~Kaegel~~ \|url=http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100731&content_id=12854376&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc \|~~title~~=~~Royals deal Farnsworth, Ankiel for three~~ \|~~publisher~~=mlb.com \|date= \|~~accessdate~~=April 13, 2011}}</ref>		On July 31, 2010, Farnsworth was re-acquired by the Braves along with ] for ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web\|author=Kaegel\|first=Dick\|date=July 31, 2010\|title=Royals deal Farnsworth, Ankiel for three\|url=http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100731&content_id=12854376&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100804043020/http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100731&content_id=12854376&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc\|archive-date=August 4, 2010\|access-date=April 13, 2011\|work=]\|publisher=]}}</ref>

	===Tampa Bay Rays===		===Tampa Bay Rays===
			On January 15, 2011, Farnsworth agreed to a one-year, $3.25 million deal with the ]. The deal included a club option for the 2012 season.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=January 15, 2011\|title=Rays announce $3.25M deal with Farnsworth\|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=6025239\|access-date=June 20, 2021\|website=]\|language=en}}</ref> For 2011 Farnsworth posted a record of 5-1 with 25 saves as Tampa Bay's closer and a career-low 2.18 ERA in 63 relief appearances.<ref name=":0" /> On October 31, 2011, the Rays exercised Farnsworth's option for the 2012 season.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Nicholson-Smith\|first=Ben\|date=October 31, 2011\|title=Rays Exercise Farnsworth's Option, Not Shoppach's\|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/10/rays-exercise-farnsworths-option-decline-shoppachs.html\|access-date=June 20, 2021\|website=MLB Trade Rumors\|language=en-US}}</ref> On February 5, 2013, Farnsworth signed a one-year contract worth $1.25 million.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Blontz\|first=Blaine\|date=January 24, 2013\|title=Rays sign Farnsworth\|url=https://www.mlbdailydish.com/2013/1/24/3911708/tampa-bay-rays-sign-kyle-farnsworth\|access-date=June 20, 2021\|website=MLB Daily Dish\|language=en}}</ref> Unlike his first two years with the Rays, Farnsworth was ineffective in 2013, and was designated for assignment and then released in August 2013, just before another economic incentive would kick in.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Kinsella\|first=Steve\|date=August 9, 2013\|title=Rays Designate Kyle Farnsworth For Assignment\|url=https://sportstalkflorida.com/more/rays-designate-kyle-farnsworth-for-assignment/\|access-date=June 20, 2021\|website=Sports Talk Florida\|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|last=Adams\|first=Steve\|date=August 11, 2013\|title=Rays Release Kyle Farnsworth\|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/08/rays-designate-kyle-farnsworth-for-assignment.html\|access-date=June 20, 2021\|website=MLB Trade Rumors\|language=en-US}}</ref>
	On January 15, 2011, Farnsworth agreed to a one-year, $3.25 million deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. On February 5, 2013, Farnsworth signed a one-year contract worth $1.25 million.<ref>{{citeweb\|url=http://www2.tbo.com/sports/rays/2013/feb/05/tampa-bay-rays-officially-sign-farnsworth-kelly-jo-ar-626201/\|title=Tampa Bay Rays officially sign Farnsworth, Kelly Johnson\|last=Mooney\|first=Roger\|date=February 5, 2013\|accessdate=February 5, 2013}}</ref> He was designated for assignment on August 9, 2013 and released the next day.

	===Pittsburgh Pirates===		===Pittsburgh Pirates===
	Farnsworth signed with the ] on August 16, 2013 ~~and~~ recorded his first Pirates save against the ] on September 11, 2013.		On August 16, 2013, Farnsworth signed a minor league contract with the ],<ref>{{Cite web\|date=August 16, 2013\|title=Pirates ink Farnsworth to minor-league deal\|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/9575180/pittsburgh-pirates-ink-kyle-farnsworth-minor-league-deal\|access-date=June 20, 2021\|website=]\|language=en}}</ref> He had his contract selected to the major league roster on September 1. He recorded his first Pirates save against the ] on September 11, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=September 11, 2013\|title=Pirates collect three-game sweep of Rangers\|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/330911113\|access-date=June 20, 2013\|website=]\|language=en}}</ref> He became a free agent following the season.

	===New York Mets===		===New York Mets===
			]
	Farnsworth signed a minor league deal with the ] on February 3, 2014.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Ackert\|first=Kristie\|title=Mets sign veteran reliever Kyle Farnsworth to minor-league deal\|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-sign-farnsworth-minor-league-deal-article-1.1601001\|publisher=New York Daily News\|accessdate=April 2, 2014\|date=February 3, 2014}}</ref> He was released on March 23. On March 26 the Mets resigned Farnsworth to a minor league contract.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Rubin\|first=Adam\|title=Farnsworth re-signs, gets 'out'\|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-sign-farnsworth-minor-league-deal-article-1.1601001\|publisher=ESPN.com\|accessdate=April 2, 2014\|date=March 26, 2013}}</ref> He was called up to the majors on April 2 to replace the injured ].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Parnell on DL; Mets call up Farnsworth, Flores\|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=10717832\|work=Associated Press\|publisher=ESPN.com\|accessdate=April 2, 2014\|date=April 2, 2014}}</ref> On April 20, Farnsworth was named the new Mets closer after another blown save by Parnell's replacement, ]. Farnsworth earned his first save as closer the next day in a 2-0 shut out of the ]. Farnsworth earned his second save as Mets closer 3 days later on April 23, giving up a run on 3 hits but managing to hang on for a 3-2 win over the Cardinals. The next day on April 24, Farnsworth was passed up for a save opportunity in favor of ]. However after the game, Mets manager ] stated that Farnsworth was still the closer and that the Matsuzaka was the back up option. On April 26, Farnsworth gave up a 10th inning home run to ] catcher ], allowing Miami to go on to win 7-6, and earning Farnsworth the loss. On May 3 in a game against the ], Farnsworth gave up a walk off two run homerun to pitch hitter ], earning Farnsworth a blown save and his second loss of the season. On May 10, Farnsworth
	earned his third loss of the season, giving up a go ahead single to ], which resulted to a 5-4 loss the ]. Farnsworth rebounded on May 12, getting his 3rd save of the season in the opening game of the ] against cross town rivals the ]. This would end up being Farnsworth's last appearance as a member of the Mets.

	On May 14, the Mets outrighted Farnsworth to Triple-A to avoid guaranteeing him a full season's contract. Farnsworth stated that he would refuse the assignment and wanted to find a new team that would allow him to "play against this team".

			On February 3, 2014, Farnsworth signed a minor league contract with the ].<ref>{{cite web\|last=Ackert\|first=Kristie\|date=February 3, 2014\|title=Mets sign veteran reliever Kyle Farnsworth to minor-league deal\|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-sign-farnsworth-minor-league-deal-article-1.1601001\|access-date=April 2, 2014\|website=]\|publisher=}}</ref> He was released on March 23. On March 26 the Mets re-signed Farnsworth to a minor league contract.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Rubin\|first=Adam\|date=March 26, 2013\|title=Farnsworth re-signs, gets 'out'\|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/83185/farnsworth-re-signs-gets-out\|access-date=April 2, 2014\|work=]}}</ref> He was called up to the majors on April 2 to replace the injured ].<ref>{{cite web\|date=April 2, 2014\|title=Parnell on DL; Mets call up Farnsworth, Flores\|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=10717832\|access-date=April 2, 2014\|work=]\|agency=]}}</ref>
	==Incidents==
	Farnsworth was involved in a brawl that occurred in the {{By\|2003}} season when his former team, the Chicago Cubs, were playing the ]. Reds pitcher ] stepped out of the ] after an inside pitch, and started to yell at Farnsworth. Farnsworth then met Wilson a short distance from home plate, and ] him to the ground. He was suspended three games for his actions, but MLB reduced the suspension to two games.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://static.espn.go.com/mlb/news/2003/0626/1573132.html \|title=Farnsworth's suspension reduced to two games \|author= \|publisher=espn.go.com \|date=July 18, 2003 \|accessdate=April 13, 2011}}</ref>

			On April 20, Farnsworth was named the new Mets closer after another blown save by Parnell's replacement, ].<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Silva\|first=Drew\|date=April 20, 2014\|title=Kyle Farnsworth, 38, takes over as Mets' closer\|url=https://mlb.nbcsports.com/2014/04/20/kyle-farnsworth-38-takes-over-as-mets-closer/\|access-date=June 20, 2021\|website=]\|language=en-US}}</ref> Farnsworth earned his first save as closer the next day in a 2–0 shutout of the ].<ref>{{Cite web\|date=April 21, 2014\|title=Mejia sharp, leads Wright, Mets over Cardinals 2-0\|url=https://www.ksdk.com/article/sports/mlb/stl-cardinals/mejia-sharp-leads-wright-mets-over-cardinals-2-0/63-282163138\|access-date=June 20, 2021\|website=]\|language=en-US}}</ref> Farnsworth earned his second save as Mets closer three days later on April 23, giving up a run on three hits but managing to hang on for a 3–2 win over the Cardinals.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Finkel\|first=Aaron\|date=April 23, 2014\|title=Wacha wicked, wild; Cardinals fall to Mets\|url=https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2014/4/23/5645576/cardinals-fall-to-mets-3-2-wacha-wicked-wild-in-windy-ny\|access-date=June 20, 2021\|website=Viva El Birdos\|language=en}}</ref> The next day on April 24, Farnsworth was passed up for a save opportunity in favor of ]. However, after the game, Mets manager ] stated that Farnsworth was still the closer and that the Matsuzaka was the backup option.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=April 24, 2014\|title=Young, Granderson, Colon lead Mets over Cards 4-1\|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/340424121\|access-date=June 20, 2021\|website=]\|language=en}}</ref> On April 26, Farnsworth gave up a 10th inning home run to ] catcher ], allowing Miami to go on to win 7–6, and earning Farnsworth the loss.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Slater\|first=Darryl\|date=April 27, 2014\|title=Mets lose 7-6 to Marlins in 10 innings, as new closer Kyle Farnsworth allows solo home run\|url=https://www.nj.com/mets/2014/04/mets_marlins_4.html\|access-date=June 20, 2021\|website=]\|language=en}}</ref> On May 3 in a game against the ], Farnsworth gave up a walk off two-run home run to pinch hitter ], earning Farnsworth a blown save and his second loss of the season.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=\|date=May 4, 2014\|title=Culberson's HR lifts Rockies over Mets 11-10\|url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-culbersons-hr-lifts-rockies-over-mets-11-10-2014may03-story.html\|access-date=June 21, 2021\|website=]\|language=en-US}}</ref> On May 10, Farnsworth
	In the 2004 season, Farnsworth angrily kicked an electric fan in the Cubs' dugout after an outing in which he gave up six runs in one inning to the ]. Farnsworth ended up severely bruising and spraining his knee in the process, and was placed on the ] as a result.<ref>{{cite news\| url=http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/cubs/2004-08-28-farnsworth-dl_x.htm \| work=USA Today \| title=Cubs reliever to DL after angry kick \| date=August 28, 2004 \| accessdate=May 7, 2010}}</ref>
			earned his third loss of the season, giving up a go-ahead single to ], which resulted to a 5–4 loss to the ].<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Gelb\|first=Matt\|date=May 10, 2014\|title=Phillies rally in ninth to beat Mets, 5-4\|url=https://www.inquirer.com/philly/sports/phillies/20140511_Phillies_rally_in_ninth_to_beat_Mets__5-4.html\|access-date=June 21, 2021\|website=]\|language=en}}</ref> Farnsworth rebounded on May 12, getting his third save of the season in the opening game of the ] against cross town rivals the ].<ref>{{Cite web\|date=May 12, 2014\|title=Mets hit 4 home runs to beat the Yankees in Subway Series opener\|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/340512110\|access-date=June 21, 2021\|website=]\|language=en}}</ref> This was Farnsworth's last appearance as a member of the Mets.

			On May 14, the Mets outrighted Farnsworth to Triple-A to avoid guaranteeing him a full season's contract. In 19 games with the Mets, he had recorded a 3.18 ERA and three saves in four chances. Farnsworth stated that he would refuse the assignment and wanted to find a new team that would allow him to "play against this team."<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Knobier\|first=Danny\|date=May 14, 2014\|title=Farnsworth 'bitter' after being cut by Mets\|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/10934654/kyle-farnsworth-cut-new-york-mets-very-bitter-right-now\|access-date=June 21, 2021\|website=]\|language=en}}</ref> The next day on May 15, Farnsworth officially elected free agency.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Todd\|first=Jeff\|date=May 15, 2014\|title=Kyle Farnsworth Elects Free Agency\|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/05/mets-release-kyle-farnsworth.html\|access-date=June 21, 2021\|website=MLB Trade Rumors\|language=en-US}}</ref>
	Farnsworth was involved in a bench-clearing fight in the 2005 season while playing for the Detroit Tigers, against the ] at ]. After order appeared to have been restored, Farnsworth tackled Royals pitcher ]. Farnsworth was ejected from the game.<ref name = "xfgn">{{cite web

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			===Houston Astros===
	\| title = Seven ejected in bench-clearing melee. Guillen, Bonderman, Farnsworth tossed from game.
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	\| accessdate = September 29, 2007
			On May 17, 2014, Farnsworth signed a major league deal with the ].<ref>{{cite web\|last=Rubin\|first=Adam\|date=May 17, 2014\|title=Astros sign Kyle Farnsworth\|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/10946081/kyle-farnsworth-signs-deal-houston-astros\|access-date=May 17, 2014\|work=]}}</ref> He was outrighted off the roster on June 26 and elected to become a free agent. At the time, Farnsworth had a 6.17 ERA in 11.2 innings pitched with the Astros.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Calcaterra\|first=Craig\|date=June 26, 2014\|title=The Astros release Kyle Farnsworth\|url=https://mlb.nbcsports.com/2014/06/26/the-astros-release-kyle-farnsworth/\|access-date=June 21, 2021\|website=]\|language=en-US}}</ref>
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			===Pericos de Puebla===
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			On July 2, 2015, Farnsworth signed with the ] of the ]. He became a free agent following the season. He appeared in 17 games 17.2 innings of relief going 1-0 with a 2.04 ERA and 12 strikeouts.
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			===Broncos de Reynosa===
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			On April 9, 2016, Farnsworth signed with the ] of the ]. He was released on April 2, 2017. He appeared in 18 games (5 starts) throwing 39 innings going 1-3 with a 6.92 ERA with 11 strikeouts and 2 saves.

			==Post-baseball career==
			<big>'''Football'''</big>

			In August 2014, after being cut by the Houston Astros, Farnsworth tried out for the ], an amateur ] team in the ]. He had not played football since he was a freshman in high school in 1992. Farnsworth made the Phantoms and played ] in the 2015 season.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Petrella\|first1=Steve\|date=May 8, 2015\|title=Kyle Farnsworth just 'one of the guys' on semi-pro football team\|work=]\|url=http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/kyle-farnsworth-football-baseball-mlb-career-defensive-end-orlando-phantoms-semi-pro-florida-football-alliance/196xezfygmqp111v1hxkqaq5fk\|access-date=January 25, 2018}}</ref> He finished the season with 11 ]s.<ref name="border">{{cite news\|last1=Gomez\|first1=Eric\|date=September 8, 2016\|title=Why pitcher Farnsworth took talents south of border\|work=]\|publisher=\|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/17378098/why-pitcher-kyle-farnsworth-took-talents-south-mexico-keep-playing-baseball\|access-date=January 25, 2018}}</ref>

			Farnsworth played for the Phantoms again in 2016. He also claimed to have received an offer to play professionally in a football league in Australia before the league canceled its inaugural season.<ref name="border" /> In 2017, Farnsworth was again a major part of Orlando's defense.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Kulha\|first1=Andrew\|date=February 16, 2017\|title=Orlando Phantoms winning on the football field and in life\|work=Developmental Football USA\|url=http://dfusa.net/orlando-phantoms-winning-on-the-football-field-and-in-life\|access-date=January 25, 2018}}</ref>

			'''Bodybuilding'''
	On April 17, 2008, Farnsworth threw behind ] left fielder ]. While Farnsworth claimed that the ball slipped out of his hand as a result of trying to throw the ball as hard as possible, Ramirez was skeptical and surmised that the pitch was retaliation for ] being plunked the prior night after hitting a home run in the game. Following Farnsworth's pitch, the umpire issued warnings to both dugouts that any ill-intentions from that point forward would result in ejections.<ref>{{cite web\|author=Anthony DiComo \|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080418&content_id=2545445&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos \|title=Farnsworth pitch to Manny causes stir \|publisher=mlb.com \|date=April 17, 2008 \|accessdate=April 13, 2011}}</ref>

			Farnsworth competed in the 2022 National Physique Committee Southern USA Championships in Orlando. He placed first in three categories.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Apstein \|first=Stephanie \|date=July 8, 2022 \|title=Inside Kyle Farnsworth’s Not-Entirely-Unlikely Pivot From Baseball to Bodybuilding \|url=https://www.si.com/mlb/2022/07/08/kyle-farnsworth-bodybuilder-strength-issue-daily-cover \|access-date=November 12, 2023 \|website=Sports Illustrated \|language=en-us}}</ref>
	On June 17, 2009, Farnsworth's left, non-pitching hand was bitten while he was breaking up a fight between two of his ]s—Strike and Rambo. The cuts were deep enough to reach, but not cut, a ]. Farnsworth later taped his finger, tucked it into his glove, and went to practice telling manager ] that he could pitch. When asked which of his dogs bit him, Farnsworth replied: "I don't know. I reached in there and started grabbing dogs and throwing dogs. And one of them got me. One of those things that happens. It's never pretty. I've had to do it a few times, and it's ugly."<ref>{{cite web\|last=Brown \|first=David \|url=http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Break-it-up-It-s-a-dog-eat-reliever-world-for-K?urn=mlb,170834 \|title=Break it up! It's a dog-eat-reliever world for KC's Kyle Farnsworth \|publisher=yahoo.com \|date= \|accessdate=April 13, 2011}}</ref>

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American baseball player (born 1976)

Baseball player

Kyle Farnsworth
Farnsworth with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2012
Pitcher
Born: (1976-04-14) April 14, 1976 (age 48) Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Batted: RightThrew: Right
MLB debut
April 29, 1999, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
June 25, 2014, for the Houston Astros
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	43–66
Earned run average	4.26
Strikeouts	963
Stats at Baseball Reference

Teams
Chicago Cubs (1999–2004) Detroit Tigers (2005) Atlanta Braves (2005) New York Yankees (2006–2008) Detroit Tigers (2008) Kansas City Royals (2009–2010) Atlanta Braves (2010) Tampa Bay Rays (2011–2013) Pittsburgh Pirates (2013) New York Mets (2014) Houston Astros (2014)

Kyle Lynn Farnsworth (born April 14, 1976) is an American former professional baseball pitcher and part-time bodybuilder. He played for the Chicago Cubs (1999–2004), Detroit Tigers (2005, 2008), Atlanta Braves (2005, 2010), New York Yankees (2006–2008), Kansas City Royals (2009–2010), Tampa Bay Rays (2011–2013), Pittsburgh Pirates (2013), New York Mets (2014), Houston Astros (2014) in Major League Baseball, and for the Pericos de Puebla (2015) and the Broncos de Reynosa (2016) of the Mexican League. In 2017, Farnsworth was the pitching coach for the Brookhaven Bucks of the Sunbelt Baseball League.

High school and college

Farnsworth graduated from Milton High School in Alpharetta, Georgia, in 1994. During high school, he played baseball, basketball, and football. He continued to play baseball in college at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) in Tifton, Georgia. Kyle was inducted into the ABAC Athletics Hall of Fame in 2011.

Professional baseball career

Chicago Cubs

Farnsworth was drafted in the 47th round (1,290th overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 1994. He did not sign until May 12, 1995, after playing briefly at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. He played for the Cubs from 1999 to 2004. He was the winning pitcher in the final baseball game played at Three Rivers Stadium on October 1, 2000. Farnsworth was involved in a brawl in the 2003 season, against the Cincinnati Reds. Reds pitcher Paul Wilson stepped out of the batter's box after an inside pitch, and started to yell at Farnsworth. Farnsworth then met Wilson a short distance from home plate, and speared him to the ground. He was suspended three games for his actions, but MLB reduced the suspension to two games.

In the 2004 season, Farnsworth angrily kicked an electric fan in the Cubs' dugout after an outing in which he gave up six runs in one inning to the Houston Astros. Farnsworth ended up severely bruising and spraining his knee in the process, and was placed on the disabled list as a result.

First stint with the Detroit Tigers

On February 9, 2005, he was traded to the Detroit Tigers for Roberto Novoa, Scott Moore and Bo Flowers. Farnsworth was involved in a bench-clearing fight in the 2005 season while playing for the Detroit Tigers, against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park. After order appeared to have been restored, Farnsworth tackled Royals pitcher Jeremy Affeldt. Farnsworth was ejected from the game.

First stint with the Atlanta Braves

On July 31, 2005, he was traded to the Atlanta Braves for pitchers Zach Miner and Román Colón.

New York Yankees

Following the season, Farnsworth signed with the New York Yankees, replacing Tom Gordon as the team's primary set-up man. The deal, worth $17 million over three years, was the second-highest offer Farnsworth received. The Texas Rangers reportedly offered a three-year, $16.5 million contract with a vesting option that would have taken the deal to $21 million, plus incentives.

He struggled in the 2006 season, accumulating a 4.36 ERA in 72 games. His struggles continued into the 2007 season, as he recorded a 4.80 ERA in 64 relief appearances.

Second stint with the Tigers

On July 30, 2008, Farnsworth returned to the Tigers in a trade for Iván Rodríguez. He became a free agent following the season.

Kansas City Royals

On December 13, 2008, the Royals reached an agreement with Farnsworth on a two-year, $9.25 million deal. On June 17, 2009, Farnsworth's left, non-pitching hand was bitten while he was breaking up a fight between two of his American bulldogs—Strike and Rambo. The cuts were deep enough to reach, but not cut, a tendon. Farnsworth later taped his finger, tucked it into his glove, and went to practice telling manager Trey Hillman that he could pitch. When asked which of his dogs bit him, Farnsworth replied: "I don't know. I reached in there and started grabbing dogs and throwing dogs. And one of them got me. One of those things that happens. It's never pretty. I've had to do it a few times, and it's ugly."

Second stint with the Braves

On July 31, 2010, Farnsworth was re-acquired by the Braves along with Rick Ankiel for Gregor Blanco, Jesse Chavez and Tim Collins.

Tampa Bay Rays

On January 15, 2011, Farnsworth agreed to a one-year, $3.25 million deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. The deal included a club option for the 2012 season. For 2011 Farnsworth posted a record of 5-1 with 25 saves as Tampa Bay's closer and a career-low 2.18 ERA in 63 relief appearances. On October 31, 2011, the Rays exercised Farnsworth's option for the 2012 season. On February 5, 2013, Farnsworth signed a one-year contract worth $1.25 million. Unlike his first two years with the Rays, Farnsworth was ineffective in 2013, and was designated for assignment and then released in August 2013, just before another economic incentive would kick in.

Pittsburgh Pirates

On August 16, 2013, Farnsworth signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, He had his contract selected to the major league roster on September 1. He recorded his first Pirates save against the Texas Rangers on September 11, 2013. He became a free agent following the season.

New York Mets

On February 3, 2014, Farnsworth signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets. He was released on March 23. On March 26 the Mets re-signed Farnsworth to a minor league contract. He was called up to the majors on April 2 to replace the injured Bobby Parnell.

On April 20, Farnsworth was named the new Mets closer after another blown save by Parnell's replacement, José Valverde. Farnsworth earned his first save as closer the next day in a 2–0 shutout of the St. Louis Cardinals. Farnsworth earned his second save as Mets closer three days later on April 23, giving up a run on three hits but managing to hang on for a 3–2 win over the Cardinals. The next day on April 24, Farnsworth was passed up for a save opportunity in favor of Daisuke Matsuzaka. However, after the game, Mets manager Terry Collins stated that Farnsworth was still the closer and that the Matsuzaka was the backup option. On April 26, Farnsworth gave up a 10th inning home run to Miami Marlins catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, allowing Miami to go on to win 7–6, and earning Farnsworth the loss. On May 3 in a game against the Colorado Rockies, Farnsworth gave up a walk off two-run home run to pinch hitter Charlie Culberson, earning Farnsworth a blown save and his second loss of the season. On May 10, Farnsworth earned his third loss of the season, giving up a go-ahead single to Ryan Howard, which resulted to a 5–4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Farnsworth rebounded on May 12, getting his third save of the season in the opening game of the Subway Series against cross town rivals the New York Yankees. This was Farnsworth's last appearance as a member of the Mets.

On May 14, the Mets outrighted Farnsworth to Triple-A to avoid guaranteeing him a full season's contract. In 19 games with the Mets, he had recorded a 3.18 ERA and three saves in four chances. Farnsworth stated that he would refuse the assignment and wanted to find a new team that would allow him to "play against this team." The next day on May 15, Farnsworth officially elected free agency.

Houston Astros

On May 17, 2014, Farnsworth signed a major league deal with the Houston Astros. He was outrighted off the roster on June 26 and elected to become a free agent. At the time, Farnsworth had a 6.17 ERA in 11.2 innings pitched with the Astros.

Pericos de Puebla

On July 2, 2015, Farnsworth signed with the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League. He became a free agent following the season. He appeared in 17 games 17.2 innings of relief going 1-0 with a 2.04 ERA and 12 strikeouts.

Broncos de Reynosa

On April 9, 2016, Farnsworth signed with the Broncos de Reynosa of the Mexican League. He was released on April 2, 2017. He appeared in 18 games (5 starts) throwing 39 innings going 1-3 with a 6.92 ERA with 11 strikeouts and 2 saves.

Post-baseball career

Football

In August 2014, after being cut by the Houston Astros, Farnsworth tried out for the Orlando Phantoms, an amateur football team in the Florida Football Alliance. He had not played football since he was a freshman in high school in 1992. Farnsworth made the Phantoms and played defensive end in the 2015 season. He finished the season with 11 sacks.

Farnsworth played for the Phantoms again in 2016. He also claimed to have received an offer to play professionally in a football league in Australia before the league canceled its inaugural season. In 2017, Farnsworth was again a major part of Orlando's defense.

Bodybuilding

Farnsworth competed in the 2022 National Physique Committee Southern USA Championships in Orlando. He placed first in three categories.

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External links

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