Jocko Fields

Born: 10/20/1864 in Cork, County Cork, Ireland

Died: 10/14/1950 in Jersey City, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-05-31 | Final Game: 1892-06-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Joseph Fields

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Biography

Jocko Fields, born in 1864, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, a period marked by the evolution of the game and the transition from the deadball era. Fields played his professional career from 1887 to 1892, showcasing his skills across 344 games. He recorded a total of 361 hits, achieving a respectable batting average of .272, which highlighted his ability to consistently reach base. Fields contributed significantly to his teams with 178 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 51 stolen bases, making him a dynamic presence in the lineup. Fields’ career unfolded during a transformative era for baseball, characterized by the increasing popularity of the sport and the emergence of more organized play. His performance not only reflected his individual talent but also contributed to the growing competitive nature of the league during his time. With 12 home runs, Fields displayed power at the plate, complementing his overall offensive contributions. His legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball's history, reflecting the game's evolution and the players who helped shape its early narrative.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
344	1329	214	361	66	32	12	178	51	127	140	0.272	0.339	0.397	0.735	1889.8

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .397 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +14.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.735 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — +9.5% 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
1887	PIT	NL	43	164	26	44	9	2	0	17	7	7	13	0.268	.270 (-1%)	.331 (-8%)	.373 (-7%)	.705 (-7%)	-224.5
1888	PIT	NL	45	169	22	33	7	2	1	15	9	8	19	0.195	.238 (-18%)	.290 (-20%)	.319 (-13%)	.610 (-17%)	-453.0
1889	PIT	NL	75	289	41	90	22	5	2	43	7	29	30	0.311	.263 (+18%)	.334 (+13%)	.357 (+24%)	.691 (+18%)	910.3
1890	PTP	PL	129	536	103	151	19	20	9	88	25	60	53	0.282	.260 (+8%)	.336 (+6%)	.351 (+26%)	.687 (+16%)	1537.6
1891	PIT	NL	23	75	10	18	3	0	0	5	1	10	13	0.240	.254 (-6%)	.331 (+2%)	.343 (-18%)	.675 (-9%)	-72.6
1891	PHI	NL	8	30	4	7	2	1	0	5	0	4	2	0.233	—	—	—	—	-72.6
1892	NY1	NL	21	66	8	18	4	2	0	5	2	9	10	0.273	.244 (+11%)	.316 (+16%)	.327 (+20%)	.644 (+18%)	192.1

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	2	0	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.17 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1887	PIT	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	2	0	0.00	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	22	1	3	0
2B	30	75	62	19	6
3B	4	0	3	1	0
C	92	370	114	77	8
OF	210	364	42	54	5
P	1	0	0	1	0
SS	12	20	30	13	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1887	PIT	1B	3	22	1	3	0
1887	PIT	3B	1	0	0	0	0
1887	PIT	C	14	67	24	10	2
1887	PIT	OF	27	52	4	4	0
1887	PIT	P	1	0	0	1	0
1888	PIT	3B	3	0	3	1	0
1888	PIT	C	14	54	16	16	2
1888	PIT	OF	29	49	6	7	0
1889	PIT	C	16	62	23	11	1
1889	PIT	OF	60	97	7	17	2
1890	PTP	2B	30	75	62	19	6
1890	PTP	C	15	49	12	10	1
1890	PTP	OF	83	158	22	25	3
1890	PTP	SS	4	9	12	7	3
1891	PIT	C	15	62	16	9	0
1891	PIT	SS	8	11	18	6	0
1891	PHI	C	8	23	7	9	0
1892	NY1	C	10	53	16	12	2
1892	NY1	OF	11	8	3	1	0