Wilmer Fields

Born: 8/2/1922 in Manassas, VA, USA

Died: 6/4/2004 in Manassas, VA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 197 lbs

Full name: Wilmer Leon Fields

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Biography

Wilmer Fields, born in 1922, is an active pitcher known for his competitive spirit and impressive performance on the mound. With a career record of 23-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.47, Fields has established himself as a reliable asset for his team. Over the course of his career, he has recorded 109 strikeouts and notched 2 saves, showcasing both his ability to dominate opposing batters and contribute in critical game situations. His skill and determination earned him an All-Star selection, highlighting his status among the elite pitchers in the league. Fields continues to play in an era characterized by a focus on analytics and advanced pitching strategies, blending traditional pitching techniques with modern approaches. His consistent performance and work ethic make him a significant figure in the current landscape of baseball, as he remains dedicated to improving and contributing to his team's success. As he navigates the challenges of an ever-evolving game, Wilmer Fields stands out as a testament to the enduring appeal of skilled pitching in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
23	7	42	30	17	4	2	236.3	232	91	11	75	109	3.47	0

Career ERA 3.47 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 11.0% 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
1940	HG	NN2	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	8.3	10	7	0	4	7.56	—	0.0
1941	HG	NN2	4	1	5	5	2	0	0	36.3	49	23	7	12	5.70	3.94 (-45%)	128.7
1942	HG	NN2	2	0	2	2	1	0	0	16.0	14	4	6	11	2.25	3.57 (+37%)	423.1
1946	HG	NN2	8	1	14	11	6	2	1	78.7	64	23	29	29	2.63	3.59 (+27%)	534.5
1947	HG	NN2	3	4	11	5	3	1	1	41.0	39	14	21	27	3.07	3.97 (+23%)	360.7
1948	HG	NN2	6	1	8	7	5	1	0	56.0	56	20	12	26	3.21	4.10 (+22%)	1555.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
95	236	34	63	9	5	2	44	1	8	2	0.267	0.291	0.373	0.664	-174.2

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career SLG .373 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.664 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 5.6% 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
1940	HG	NN2	2	4	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	HG	NN2	5	17	2	5	1	0	0	3	0	0	0	0.294	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	HG	NN2	8	24	4	6	4	0	0	4	0	2	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	HG	NN2	22	45	8	12	2	2	1	8	0	2	0	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	HG	NN2	22	33	2	8	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.242	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	HG	NN2	36	113	17	31	2	3	1	26	1	4	0	0.274	.263 (+4%)	.340 (-12%)	.379 (-2%)	.719 (-7%)	-174.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	17	3	2	1	0	0	3	2	0	0.118

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1948	NLC	HG	4	13	2	2	1	0	0	2	2	0	0.154
1948	NWS	HG	1	4	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	1	1	1	0	0
3B	19	16	19	22	1	1
OF	20	10	15	0	1	0
P	42	30	17	45	3	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	HG	P	2	0	0	0	0	0
1941	HG	P	5	5	4	3	0	1
1942	HG	OF	6	3	4	0	0	0
1942	HG	P	2	2	1	4	0	0
1946	HG	1B	1	1	1	1	0	0
1946	HG	OF	5	2	3	0	0	0
1946	HG	P	14	11	1	13	0	2
1947	HG	OF	5	2	2	0	0	0
1947	HG	P	11	5	8	12	1	0
1948	HG	3B	19	16	19	22	1	1
1948	HG	OF	4	3	6	0	1	0
1948	HG	P	8	7	3	13	2	0