Jack Fifield

Born: 10/5/1871 in Enfield, NH, USA

Died: 11/27/1939 in Syracuse, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1897-04-28 | Final Game: 1899-10-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Proctor Fifield

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Biography

Jack Fifield was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1871, who played in the late 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. His career spanned from 1897 to 1904, during which he made a notable impact in the Major Leagues. Fifield recorded a win-loss record of 21-39, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.59, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced during an era when batting averages were climbing and offensive strategies were evolving. Over his career, Fifield amassed a total of 89 strikeouts and recorded 1 save, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team’s pitching staff. While he may not have achieved the level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for during the late 1890s remain a part of baseball history. As the game continued to develop in the following decades, Fifield's experiences as a pitcher provided insights into the evolution of pitching styles and strategies in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
21	39	68	64	54	3	1	521.7	616	266	11	193	89	4.59	0

Career ERA 4.59 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 17.7% worse 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
1897	PHI	NL	5	18	27	26	21	0	0	210.7	263	129	80	38	5.51	4.30 (-28%)	-2284.6
1898	PHI	NL	11	9	21	21	18	2	0	171.3	170	63	60	31	3.31	3.59 (+8%)	-1434.2
1899	PHI	NL	3	8	14	11	9	1	1	92.7	110	42	36	8	4.08	3.85 (-6%)	-501.0
1899	WAS	NL	2	4	6	6	6	0	0	47.0	73	32	17	12	6.13	3.85 (-59%)	-80.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
69	196	18	38	5	1	2	14	1	19	24	0.194	0.265	0.260	0.525	-671.0

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.

Career SLG .260 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.525 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 26.0% 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
1897	PHI	NL	27	77	11	18	3	0	2	6	0	9	12	0.234	.291 (-20%)	.354 (-11%)	.387 (-9%)	.741 (-10%)	-135.8
1898	PHI	NL	21	64	5	7	1	1	0	4	1	5	7	0.109	.270 (-60%)	.333 (-48%)	.347 (-55%)	.680 (-52%)	-535.2
1899	PHI	NL	14	35	2	9	0	0	0	2	0	3	4	0.257	—	—	—	—	0.0
1899	WAS	NL	7	20	0	4	1	0	0	2	0	2	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0