Jim Field

Born: 4/24/1863 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 5/13/1953 in Atlantic City, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1883-06-02 | Final Game: 1898-07-21

Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: James C. Field

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Biography

Jim Field was born in 1863 and had a professional baseball career that spanned from 1883 to 1898. As a pitcher, he played during a transformative period in the sport, when baseball was evolving from its early days into a more organized and competitive game. Field's career statistics reflect his contributions on the mound, with a record of 1-0 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.79. He recorded 2 strikeouts and notched 1 save, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure. Field's playing style was characterized by his skillful pitching, which was crucial in an era that emphasized both strategy and the development of pitching techniques. While he may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, his impact on the game during the late 19th century contributed to the foundation of modern pitching. Jim Field remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball history, representing the dedication and talent of players from the early days of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	2	1	1	0	1	9.7	7	3	0	4	2	2.79	0

Career ERA 2.79 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 28.1% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1890	RC2	AA	1	0	2	1	1	0	1	9.7	7	3	4	2	2.79	3.88 (+28%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
331	1270	180	292	38	21	10	50	9	77	1	0.230	0.289	0.317	0.605	-230.1

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career SLG .317 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.605 vs. league average 0.646 across their career seasons — 6.3% 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
1883	CL5	AA	75	291	31	75	10	6	1	0	0	7	0	0.258	.257 (avg)	.285 (-4%)	.345 (-1%)	.631 (-2%)	-123.9
1884	CL5	AA	105	417	74	97	9	7	4	0	0	23	0	0.233	.243 (-4%)	.278 (+5%)	.327 (-3%)	.606 (avg)	160.4
1885	PT1	AA	56	209	28	50	9	1	1	15	0	13	0	0.239	.244 (-2%)	.287 (+6%)	.325 (-6%)	.613 (avg)	73.1
1885	BL2	AA	38	144	16	30	3	2	0	10	0	13	0	0.208	.244 (-15%)	.287 (-3%)	.325 (-21%)	.613 (-13%)	73.1
1890	RC2	AA	52	188	30	38	7	5	4	25	8	21	0	0.202	.260 (-22%)	.336 (-8%)	.351 (+1%)	.687 (-3%)	-116.6
1898	WAS	NL	5	21	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.095	—	—	—	—	0.0