Jacob Brumfield
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992-1999)
Jacob Brumfield was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1999 for 4 teams, including the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 8 seasons. In 568 career games, he hit .257 with 404 hits, 32 home runs, and 162 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-04-06
- Last Game
- 1999-09-30
Full name: Jacob Donnell Brumfield
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 568 | 1,575 | 260 | 404 | 91 | 14 | 32 | 162 | 74 | 137 | 290 | .257 | .318 | .393 | .711 | -1,435 |
Career AVG .257 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .318 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.
Career SLG .393 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.
Career OPS .711 vs. league average .751 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | CIN | NL | 24 | 30 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 4 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CIN | NL | 103 | 272 | 40 | 73 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 47 | .268 | .265 (+1%) | .332 (-3%) | .403 (+4%) | .735 (+1%) | -23.7 |
| 1994 | CIN | NL | 68 | 122 | 36 | 38 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 18 | .311 | .269 (+15%) | .338 (+13%) | .424 (+24%) | .763 (+19%) | 412.5 |
| 1995 | PIT | NL | 116 | 402 | 64 | 109 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 22 | 37 | 71 | .271 | .266 (+2%) | .337 (avg) | .417 (-12%) | .755 (-6%) | -366.1 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | 29 | 80 | 11 | 20 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 17 | .250 | .269 (-7%) | .340 (-15%) | .426 (+3%) | .767 (-5%) | -103.8 |
| 1996 | TOR | AL | 90 | 308 | 52 | 79 | 19 | 2 | 12 | 52 | 12 | 24 | 58 | .256 | .269 (-5%) | .340 (-7%) | .426 (+5%) | .767 (avg) | -103.8 |
| 1997 | TOR | AL | 58 | 174 | 22 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 4 | 14 | 31 | .207 | .266 (-22%) | .336 (-20%) | .419 (-33%) | .756 (-27%) | -787.9 |
| 1999 | LAN | NL | 18 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .294 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | TOR | AL | 62 | 170 | 25 | 40 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 19 | 39 | .235 | .271 (-13%) | .344 (-11%) | .433 (-19%) | .778 (-15%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 568 | 1,575 | 260 | 404 | 91 | 14 | 32 | 162 | 74 | 137 | 290 | .257 | — | — | — | — | -973 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (568 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 272 | 731 | 125 | 190 | 17 | 77 | .260 |
| Away | 296 | 844 | 135 | 214 | 15 | 85 | .254 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-09-30 | TOR | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-29 | TOR | TBR | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-09-28 | TOR | TBR | W | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999-09-25 | TOR | CLE | L | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999-09-23 | TOR | BOS | W | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-09-17 | TOR | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-09-15 | TOR | NYY | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999-09-14 | TOR | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999-09-13 | TOR | NYY | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999-09-12 | TOR | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 4 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 3 |
| OF | 475 | 345 | 924 | 36 | 21 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | CIN | OF | 16 | 3 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | CIN | 2B | 4 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 3 |
| 1993 | CIN | OF | 96 | 62 | 172 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 1994 | CIN | OF | 43 | 21 | 74 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | PIT | OF | 104 | 92 | 241 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| 1996 | PIT | OF | 22 | 17 | 34 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 | TOR | OF | 83 | 69 | 159 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | TOR | OF | 47 | 35 | 87 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | LAN | OF | 11 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | TOR | OF | 53 | 44 | 126 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 4 |
| Left Field | 94 |
| Center Field | 328 |
| Right Field | 67 |
| Designated Hitter | 15 |
Salary History
Jacob Brumfield's recorded salaries total $2,646,500 over 7 seasons, 1992 to 1999. Brumfield's career, 1992 to 1999, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | LAN | NL | $385,000 |
| 1999 | TOR | AL | $240,000 |
| 1997 | TOR | AL | $1,050,000 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | $350,000 |
| 1995 | PIT | NL | $225,000 |
| 1994 | CIN | NL | $170,000 |
| 1993 | CIN | NL | $117,500 |
| 1992 | CIN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $2,646,500 | ||
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Jacob Brumfield: the record in brief
Jacob Brumfield's major league career runs from a debut on April 6, 1992 to a final game on September 30, 1999. By club, Brumfield's seasons break down as the Cincinnati Reds (1992 through 1994), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1995 through 1996), the Toronto Blue Jays (1996 through 1999), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1999). The bio lists Brumfield as an outfielder who both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 0 inches and 170 pounds. The birth record reads May 27, 1965, in Bogalusa, LA, USA. The given name on file is Jacob Donnell Brumfield.
Across 568 games at the plate, Brumfield's career line reads 404 hits in 1,575 at bats for a .257 average, along with 32 homers, 162 RBI, and 74 stolen bases. Brumfield's career OPS of .711 combines a .318 on-base mark with .393 slugging. The .257 career average is close to the .267 the league hit across the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 5.3% below league average (.711 against .751). Brumfield's most home runs in a season came in 1996, when the total reached 12 for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jacob Brumfield
- What years did Jacob Brumfield play?
- Jacob Brumfield played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1999.
- Was Jacob Brumfield a pitcher?
- No. Jacob Brumfield was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jacob Brumfield hit?
- Jacob Brumfield hit 32 career home runs with 404 hits.
- What teams did Jacob Brumfield play for?
- Jacob Brumfield played for 4 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1992–1994), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1995–1996), the Toronto Blue Jays (1996–1997, 1999), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1999).
- What were Jacob Brumfield's career stats?
- In 568 games, Jacob Brumfield had 404 hits, 32 home runs, 162 RBI, 260 runs, and 74 stolen bases, with a .257 batting average.
- How much did Jacob Brumfield earn in his career?
- Jacob Brumfield's recorded salaries total $2,646,500 over 7 seasons, 1992 to 1999. Brumfield's career, 1992 to 1999, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Jacob Brumfield's salary?
- Jacob Brumfield's last recorded salary was $625,000, in 1999. His highest recorded salary was $1,050,000, in 1997, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1992. The Salary History table lists each season from 1992 to 1999.
- What position did Jacob Brumfield play?
- Jacob Brumfield played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jacob Brumfield and how much did he weigh?
- Jacob Brumfield was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jacob Brumfield hit each season?
- Jacob Brumfield's home runs by season: 0 in 1992, 6 in 1993, 4 in 1994, 4 in 1995, 14 in 1996, 2 in 1997, and 2 in 1999. His most in one season was 14, in 1996.
- What was Jacob Brumfield's career batting average?
- Jacob Brumfield batted .257 over his career, with 404 hits in 1,575 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jacob Brumfield have?
- Jacob Brumfield drove in 162 runs in his career.
- Is Jacob Brumfield in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jacob Brumfield has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.