Josh Fields, baseball player, 2006-2010

Josh Fields

Born: 12/14/1982 in Ada, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-09-13 | Final Game: 2010-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Joshua Dean Fields

Biography

Josh Fields, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who showcased his talents in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2010. Primarily known for his role as a position player, Fields played in a total of 217 games during his career. He made a notable impact with his power at the plate, hitting 34 home runs and driving in 107 runs, which contributed to his team's offensive efforts. Despite finishing with a batting average of .234, Fields demonstrated the ability to deliver key hits in crucial moments, reflecting the competitive spirit of MLB in the late 2000s. Fields' career unfolded during a period marked by the evolution of power-hitting in baseball, where players increasingly focused on home runs and slugging percentages. His contributions on the field included not only his power but also a modest speed component, as he recorded 3 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. While he may not have achieved the superstar status of some of his contemporaries, Fields' journey through the ranks of professional baseball remains a testament to the dedication and skill required to compete at the highest level.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
217 713 95 167 25 3 34 107 3 69 235 0.234 0.303 0.421 0.724 -321.6

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career SLG .421 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.724 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 17 10 100 4 0 9
3B 158 147 94 307 24 25
OF 22 21 34 2 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 17
Third Base 158
Left Field 22
Designated Hitter 12

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2007 Player of the Week Week of 2007-09-22

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 KCA AL $422,000
2009 CHA AL $410,000
Total Career Earnings $832,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mesa Community College Mesa AZ 2001
Oklahoma State University Stillwater OK 2002, 2003, 2004

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2007 Rookie of the Year AL 7th 1.0 140 0