Sam Field, baseball player, 1875-1876

Sam Field

Born: 10/12/1848 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 10/28/1904 in Sinking Spring, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1875-05-19 | Final Game: 1876-05-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Samuel Jay Field

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Biography

Sam Field, born in 1848, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1875 to 1876. Primarily known as a position player, Field participated in 12 games during his brief time in Major League Baseball. His contributions included a total of 6 hits with a batting average of .146. Although he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 1 run and stole 1 base, showcasing a modest level of offensive ability. Field played during a formative period in baseball history, characterized by the transition from the early days of the sport into a more organized and competitive structure. Despite his limited playing time and statistical output, his participation in the league contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball's development in the late 19th century. While he may not be remembered as a standout player, his involvement reflects the era's evolving dynamics and the passion for the game that was beginning to capture the American public's imagination.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 41 4 6 0 0 0 1 1 1 4 0.146 0.167 0.146 0.313 0.0

Career AVG .146 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 43.4% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Career SLG .146 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 53.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.313 vs. league average 0.582 across their career seasons — 46.3% 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
1875 PH3 3 11 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1875 WS6 5 16 0 5 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0.312 — — — — 0.0
1876 CN1 NL 4 14 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 6 1 3 0
C 9 0 36 2 15 0
OF 2 0 2 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1875 PH3 C 2 0 14 1 6 0
1875 PH3 OF 1 0 1 0 1 0
1875 WS6 C 4 0 18 1 7 0
1875 WS6 OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1876 CN1 2B 2 0 6 1 3 0
1876 CN1 C 3 0 4 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 9
Second Base 2
Right Field 2