Jacob Brumfield

Born: 5/27/1965 in Bogalusa, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-04-06 | Final Game: 1999-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Jacob Donnell Brumfield

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Biography

Jacob Brumfield was a professional baseball player born in 1965, whose career spanned from 1992 to 1999. Primarily serving as a position player, Brumfield played in a total of 568 games over his seven-year career. He was known for his speed and versatility on the field, evidenced by his 74 stolen bases, which contributed to his reputation as a dynamic player during the late 1990s. With a batting average of .257, he recorded 404 hits, including 32 home runs and 162 RBIs, showcasing his ability to contribute both at the plate and on the basepaths. Brumfield's career unfolded during a transformative time in Major League Baseball, as the sport was experiencing a resurgence in offense and popularity following the strike of 1994. Although he was not a household name, his contributions in both the outfield and as a pinch hitter were valuable to the teams he played for. His playing style reflected the era's emphasis on speed and athleticism, making him a noteworthy figure in the competitive landscape of the late 20th century. After retiring from baseball on September 30, 1999, Brumfield left a legacy as a solid role player in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
568	1575	260	404	91	14	32	162	74	137	290	0.257	0.318	0.393	0.711	-1677.7

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career SLG .393 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.711 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1992	CIN	NL	24	30	6	4	0	0	0	2	6	2	4	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0
1993	CIN	NL	103	272	40	73	17	3	6	23	20	21	47	0.268	.265 (+1%)	.332 (-3%)	.403 (+4%)	.735 (+1%)	-28.2
1994	CIN	NL	68	122	36	38	10	2	4	11	6	15	18	0.311	.269 (+15%)	.338 (+13%)	.424 (+24%)	.763 (+19%)	412.5
1995	PIT	NL	116	402	64	109	23	2	4	26	22	37	71	0.271	.266 (+2%)	.337 (avg)	.417 (-12%)	.755 (-6%)	-444.7
1996	PIT	NL	29	80	11	20	9	0	2	8	3	5	17	0.250	.269 (-7%)	.340 (-15%)	.426 (+3%)	.767 (-5%)	-109.3
1996	TOR	AL	90	308	52	79	19	2	12	52	12	24	58	0.256	.269 (-5%)	.340 (-7%)	.426 (+5%)	.767 (avg)	-109.3
1997	TOR	AL	58	174	22	36	5	1	2	20	4	14	31	0.207	.266 (-22%)	.336 (-20%)	.419 (-33%)	.756 (-27%)	-872.5
1999	LAD	NL	18	17	4	5	0	1	0	1	0	0	5	0.294	—	—	—	—	0.0
1999	TOR	AL	62	170	25	40	8	3	2	19	1	19	39	0.235	.271 (-13%)	.344 (-11%)	.433 (-19%)	.778 (-15%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	4	2	6	10	3	3
OF	475	345	924	36	21	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1992	CIN	OF	16	3	20	1	0	0
1993	CIN	2B	4	2	6	10	3	3
1993	CIN	OF	96	62	172	6	4	1
1994	CIN	OF	43	21	74	1	1	0
1995	PIT	OF	104	92	241	8	8	1
1996	PIT	OF	22	17	34	1	2	1
1996	TOR	OF	83	69	159	8	3	0
1997	TOR	OF	47	35	87	6	0	1
1999	LAN	OF	11	2	11	0	0	0
1999	TOR	OF	53	44	126	5	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	4
Left Field	94
Center Field	328
Right Field	67
Designated Hitter	15

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1999	LAN	NL	$385,000
1999	TOR	AL	$240,000
1997	TOR	AL	$1,050,000
1996	PIT	NL	$350,000
1995	PIT	NL	$225,000
1994	CIN	NL	$170,000
1993	CIN	NL	$117,500
1992	CIN	NL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$2,646,500