Sal Campfield

Born: 2/19/1868 in Meadville, PA, USA

Died: 5/16/1952 in Meadville, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1896-05-15 | Final Game: 1896-07-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William Holton Campfield

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Biography

Sal Campfield was a professional baseball pitcher active in the late 19th century, specifically from 1896 until his final game on July 1 of that same year. Born in 1868, Campfield played during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the early days of the National League and beginning to establish its identity in American culture. Throughout his brief career, Campfield recorded a pitching record of 1-1, showcasing his capability on the mound despite the challenges of competing in a league that was still defining the nuances of the game. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.0, and he struck out a total of 6 batters, underscoring his potential as a pitcher during an era characterized by lower offensive statistics than those seen in modern baseball. While he did not achieve widespread recognition or longevity in the sport, Campfield's contributions to the early days of professional baseball are part of the rich tapestry that shaped the game as it transitioned into the 20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	6	2	2	0	0	27.0	31	12	1	6	6	4.00	0

Career ERA 4.00 vs. league average 4.36 across their career seasons — 8.2% 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
1896	NY1	NL	1	1	6	2	2	0	0	27.0	31	12	6	6	4.00	4.36 (+8%)	95.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	12	2	2	1	0	0	3	0	1	2	0.167	0.231	0.250	0.481	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .290 across their career seasons — 42.6% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 34.9% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.481 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 35.2% 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
1896	NY1	NL	6	12	2	2	1	0	0	3	0	1	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	0	0	5	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1896	NY1	P	6	0	0	5	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6