Jake Caulfield

Born: 11/23/1917 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 12/16/1986 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-04-24 | Final Game: 1946-08-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John Joseph Caulfield

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Biography

Jake Caulfield, born in 1917, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the brief but impactful 1946 season. Playing primarily as a position player, Caulfield appeared in 44 games, during which he showcased his skills at the plate with a solid batting average of .277. He contributed 26 hits and drove in 10 runs, demonstrating his ability to support his teammates offensively, although he did not record any home runs or stolen bases during his career. Caulfield's career unfolded in the post-World War II era, a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing a resurgence in popularity and beginning to integrate new talent. Though his time in the major leagues was limited to just a single season, his contributions to the game reflect the spirit of perseverance and the competitive nature of baseball during a transformative period in the sport's history. His legacy endures as part of the rich tapestry of players who shaped the game in the mid-20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
44	94	13	26	8	0	0	10	0	4	11	0.277	0.306	0.362	0.668	-76.1

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career SLG .362 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.668 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — near 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
1946	PHA	AL	44	94	13	26	8	0	0	10	0	4	11	0.277	.256 (+8%)	.328 (-7%)	.358 (+1%)	.687 (-3%)	-76.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	31	0	49	55	8	13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1946	PHA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1946	PHA	SS	31	0	49	55	8	13

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	1
Shortstop	31