Bruce Fields, baseball player, 1986-1989

Bruce Fields

Born: 10/6/1960 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-09-03 | Final Game: 1989-07-14

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Bruce Alan Fields

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Biography

Bruce Fields was a professional baseball player born in 1960, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1989. Over the course of his career, he participated in 58 games, showcasing his skills primarily with the bat. Fields finished his career with a respectable batting average of .274, which reflected his ability to make consistent contact at the plate. During his time in the majors, he recorded 31 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 11 runs while also contributing 1 stolen base. Fields' playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, transitioning from the late 1980s into the early 1990s, a time marked by changing player dynamics and the emerging power-hitting era. Although his time in the spotlight was brief, Fields' contributions on the field and his journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflect the dedication and perseverance characteristic of many players of his era. After retiring from the game on July 14, 1989, Fields left an indelible mark as a player who exemplified the hard work and tenacity often celebrated in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
58 113 14 31 7 1 1 11 1 5 18 0.274 0.300 0.381 0.681 -5.2

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career SLG .381 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.681 vs. league average 0.704 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
1986 DET AL 16 43 4 12 1 1 0 6 1 1 6 0.279 — — — — 0.0
1988 SEA AL 39 67 8 18 5 0 1 5 0 4 11 0.269 .254 (+6%) .317 (-3%) .377 (+3%) .695 (avg) -5.2
1989 SEA AL 3 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 38 25 48 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 DET OF 14 11 25 0 1 0
1988 SEA OF 23 14 23 0 0 0
1989 SEA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 28
Center Field 1
Right Field 9
Designated Hitter 7

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1988 SEA AL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $62,500