George Fields

Born: 7/26/1852 in Waterbury, CT, USA

Died: 9/22/1933 in Waterbury, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1872-05-02 | Final Game: 1872-08-09

Height: 5'5" | Weight: 179 lbs

Full name: George S. Fields

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Biography

George Fields, born in 1852, was a position player whose brief career spanned the early days of professional baseball from 1872. He played for a mere three months, from May 2 to August 9, yet he made his mark in the nascent stages of the sport's history. Fields appeared in 18 games, showcasing his batting skills with 19 hits, which resulted in a batting average of .221. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed significantly to his team's offense with 14 runs batted in. Fields' career unfolded during a time when baseball was still solidifying its identity as America's pastime, transitioning from amateur play to a more structured professional framework. His ability to drive in runs reflected the early emphasis on offensive contributions, even as the game was still evolving in terms of strategies and player roles. Despite his limited participation in the league, Fields remains a part of baseball’s rich tapestry, representing the pioneering spirit of athletes in the formative years of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 86 17 19 3 1 0 14 0 0 2 0.221 0.221 0.279 0.500 -292.1

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career OBP .221 vs. league average .297 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.

Career SLG .279 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 22.5% 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
1872 MID 18 86 17 19 3 1 0 14 0 0 2 0.221 .285 (-23%) .296 (-26%) .347 (-20%) .644 (-22%) -292.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 12 9 18 21 23 0
OF 5 5 2 0 2 0
SS 1 1 2 4 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1872 MID 3B 12 9 18 21 23 0
1872 MID OF 5 5 2 0 2 0
1872 MID SS 1 1 2 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 9
Shortstop 1
Left Field 1
Right Field 4