Dave Oldfield, baseball player, 1883-1886

Dave Oldfield

Born: 12/18/1864 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 8/28/1939 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1883-06-28 | Final Game: 1886-10-11

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: David Oldfield

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Biography

Dave Oldfield was a professional baseball player born in 1864, whose career spanned from 1883 to 1886. Playing primarily as a position player, Oldfield participated in 46 games during his time in Major League Baseball, where he made his mark within the context of the early days of the sport. This era, characterized by the transition to more organized play and the establishment of foundational strategies, saw players like Oldfield contribute to the evolving nature of the game. Throughout his career, Oldfield recorded 31 hits and achieved a batting average of .200. While he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 9 runs and stole 1 base, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. Though his playing time was limited and his statistics modest, Oldfield's involvement in the burgeoning professional league reflects the diverse tapestry of early baseball history and the pivotal role of every player in shaping the sport's future. He concluded his career on October 11, 1886, leaving a legacy that reminds contemporary fans of the game's rich past.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
46 155 11 31 4 0 0 9 1 10 15 0.200 0.253 0.226 0.479 -582.3

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career OBP .253 vs. league average .293 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career SLG .226 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.479 vs. league average 0.627 across their career seasons — 23.6% 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
1883 BL2 AA 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1885 BR3 AA 10 25 2 8 1 0 0 2 0 3 0 0.320 — — — — 0.0
1886 BR3 AA 14 55 7 13 1 0 0 5 1 2 0 0.236 .246 (-4%) .302 (-13%) .331 (-23%) .634 (-18%) -145.3
1886 WS8 NL 21 71 2 10 2 0 0 2 0 5 15 0.141 .246 (-43%) .302 (-35%) .331 (-49%) .634 (-42%) -145.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 35 0 176 46 37 1
OF 12 0 18 1 3 0
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1883 BL2 C 1 0 6 0 3 0
1885 BR3 C 9 0 45 10 8 0
1885 BR3 OF 2 0 2 0 1 0
1886 BR3 C 13 0 71 19 18 1
1886 BR3 OF 1 0 1 0 1 0
1886 BR3 SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1886 WS8 C 12 0 54 17 8 0
1886 WS8 OF 9 0 15 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 35
Shortstop 1
Center Field 4
Right Field 8