Prince Fielder, baseball player, 319 home runs, 2005-2016

Prince Fielder

Born: 5/9/1984 in Ontario, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-06-13 | Final Game: 2016-07-18

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 275 lbs

Full name: Prince Semien Fielder

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Biography

Prince Fielder, born in 1984, was a formidable presence in Major League Baseball from 2005 until his retirement in 2016. A dynamic first baseman and designated hitter, Fielder played a total of 1,611 games during his career, amassing 1,645 hits and an impressive 319 home runs. Known for his powerful swing and keen eye at the plate, he finished his career with a batting average of .283 and recorded 1,028 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs consistently. His offensive prowess was complemented by his speed on the basepaths, as he accumulated 18 stolen bases throughout his career. Fielder's contributions to the game were recognized with six All-Star selections, highlighting his status as one of the premier sluggers of his era. He earned accolades including Rookie of the Month and the All-Star Game MVP, further solidifying his legacy in baseball. Fielder played during a time when power hitters were celebrated, and his ability to combine strength with contact hitting made him a standout player of his generation. His joyful demeanor and love for the game endeared him to fans, leaving a lasting impact on the sport even after he hung up his cleats.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1611 5821 862 1645 321 10 319 1028 18 847 1155 0.283 0.382 0.506 0.887 27575.1

Career AVG .283 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +9.1% above league average.

Career OBP .382 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +17.3% above league average.

Career SLG .506 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — +23.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.887 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — +20.7% above 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
2005 MIL NL 39 59 2 17 4 0 2 10 0 2 17 0.288 .264 (+9%) .330 (-7%) .418 (+9%) .749 (+2%) -3.8
2006 MIL NL 157 569 82 154 35 1 28 81 7 59 125 0.271 .269 (avg) .336 (+3%) .431 (+12%) .768 (+8%) 977.8
2007 MIL NL 158 573 109 165 35 2 50 119 2 90 121 0.288 .268 (+7%) .335 (+18%) .422 (+46%) .758 (+34%) 4280.1
2008 MIL NL 159 588 86 162 30 2 34 102 3 84 134 0.276 .263 (+4%) .333 (+12%) .416 (+22%) .749 (+17%) 2271.7
2009 MIL NL 162 591 103 177 35 3 46 141 2 110 138 0.299 .262 (+14%) .332 (+24%) .417 (+44%) .750 (+35%) 4705.9
2010 MIL NL 161 578 94 151 25 0 32 83 1 114 138 0.261 .257 (+2%) .325 (+23%) .402 (+17%) .728 (+20%) 3020.2
2011 MIL NL 162 569 95 170 36 1 38 120 1 107 106 0.299 .255 (+17%) .320 (+29%) .399 (+42%) .719 (+36%) 4684.0
2012 DET AL 162 581 83 182 33 1 30 108 1 85 84 0.313 .254 (+23%) .318 (+29%) .405 (+30%) .724 (+30%) 3992.3
2013 DET AL 162 624 82 174 36 0 25 106 1 75 117 0.279 .253 (+10%) .317 (+14%) .396 (+15%) .714 (+15%) 2069.0
2014 TEX AL 42 150 19 37 8 0 3 16 0 25 24 0.247 .251 (-2%) .313 (+15%) .386 (-7%) .700 (+3%) 168.8
2015 TEX AL 158 613 78 187 28 0 23 98 0 64 88 0.305 .254 (+20%) .316 (+19%) .404 (+15%) .721 (+17%) 2338.3
2016 TEX AL 89 326 29 69 16 0 8 44 0 32 63 0.212 .255 (-17%) .321 (-9%) .417 (-20%) .738 (-15%) -929.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
44 164 13 31 5 0 5 12 15 36 0.189

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2015 ALDS2 TEX 5 20 1 3 0 0 0 1 1 4 0.150
2013 ALCS DET 6 22 1 4 1 0 0 0 2 5 0.182
2013 ALDS2 DET 5 18 2 5 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.278
2012 ALCS DET 4 17 1 4 0 0 0 1 2 5 0.235
2012 ALDS2 DET 5 21 1 4 0 0 1 2 1 2 0.190
2012 WS DET 4 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.071
2011 NLCS MIL 6 20 4 4 2 0 2 3 4 4 0.200
2011 NLDS2 MIL 5 18 2 5 2 0 1 3 2 5 0.278
2008 NLDS2 MIL 4 14 1 1 0 0 1 2 2 5 0.071

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1324 1316 10722 744 95 1025

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 MIL 1B 7 3 26 4 0 2
2006 MIL 1B 152 150 1259 88 11 113
2007 MIL 1B 153 151 1163 99 14 115
2008 MIL 1B 155 155 1369 89 17 132
2009 MIL 1B 162 162 1387 66 7 142
2010 MIL 1B 160 160 1251 86 4 116
2011 MIL 1B 159 159 1332 84 15 113
2012 DET 1B 159 159 1256 105 11 113
2013 DET 1B 151 151 1152 96 6 119
2014 TEX 1B 39 39 333 14 4 36
2015 TEX 1B 18 18 134 9 4 15
2016 TEX 1B 9 9 60 4 2 9

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1324
Designated Hitter 254

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2015 Comeback Player of the Year
2015 MLB Players Choice Comeback Player
2015 Player of the Week Week of 2015-09-20
2015 This Year in Baseball Best Bounceback Player Esurance
2015 TSN Comeback Player of the Year
2013 Player of the Week Week of 2013-04-14
2012 Silver Slugger 1B
2011 All-Star Game MVP
2011 Player of the Month June
2011 Player of the Week Week of 2011-04-10
2011 Player of the Week Week of 2011-06-12
2011 Silver Slugger 1B
2008 Player of the Week Week of 2008-09-20
2007 Hank Aaron Award
2007 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player
2007 Player of the Month May
2007 Player of the Week Week of 2007-05-05
2007 Silver Slugger 1B
2007 TSN All-Star 1B
2006 Rookie of the Month April

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 TEX AL $24,000,000
2015 TEX AL $24,000,000
2014 TEX AL $24,000,000
2013 DET AL $23,000,000
2012 DET AL $23,000,000
2011 MIL NL $15,500,000
2010 MIL NL $11,000,000
2009 MIL NL $7,000,000
2008 MIL NL $670,000
2007 MIL NL $415,000
2006 MIL NL $329,500
Total Career Earnings $152,914,500

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2015 Most Valuable Player AL 13th 33.0 420 0
2012 Most Valuable Player AL 9th 56.0 392 0
2011 Most Valuable Player NL 3rd 229.0 448 1
2009 Most Valuable Player NL 4th 203.0 448 0
2008 Most Valuable Player NL 20th 11.0 448 0
2007 Most Valuable Player NL 3rd 284.0 448 5
2006 Rookie of the Year NL 7th 2.0 160 0