Jim Field
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1883-1898)
Jim Field was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1898 for 5 teams, including the Columbus Buckeyes, a span of 16 seasons. In 331 career games, he hit .230 with 292 hits, 10 home runs, and 50 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
- First Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 170 lb
- Died
- 5/13/1953 in Atlantic City, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1883-06-02
- Last Game
- 1898-07-21
Full name: James C. Field
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 331 | 1,270 | 180 | 292 | 38 | 21 | 10 | 50 | 9 | 77 | 1 | .230 | .289 | .317 | .605 | -184 |
Career AVG .230 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.
Career OBP .289 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.
Career SLG .317 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.
Career OPS .605 vs. league average .646 across their career seasons — 6.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | CL5 | AA | 75 | 291 | 31 | 75 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | .258 | .257 (avg) | .285 (-4%) | .345 (-1%) | .631 (-2%) | -106.8 |
| 1884 | CL5 | AA | 105 | 417 | 74 | 97 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | .233 | .243 (-4%) | .278 (+5%) | .327 (-3%) | .606 (avg) | 160.4 |
| 1885 | PT1 | AA | 56 | 209 | 28 | 50 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 | .239 | .244 (-2%) | .287 (+6%) | .325 (-6%) | .613 (avg) | 73.1 |
| 1885 | BL2 | AA | 38 | 144 | 16 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 | .208 | .244 (-15%) | .287 (-3%) | .325 (-21%) | .613 (-13%) | 73.1 |
| 1890 | RC2 | AA | 52 | 188 | 30 | 38 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 8 | 21 | 0 | .202 | .260 (-22%) | .336 (-8%) | .351 (+1%) | .687 (-3%) | -104.9 |
| 1898 | WAS | NL | 5 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .095 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 331 | 1,270 | 180 | 292 | 38 | 21 | 10 | 50 | 9 | 77 | 1 | .230 | — | — | — | — | 95 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | RC2 | AA | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9.7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2.79 | 3.88 (+28%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9.2 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2.79 | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .095 |
Last 5 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898-07-21 | WSN | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898-07-21 | WSN | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1898-07-20 | WSN | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898-07-19 | WSN | CL4 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898-07-18 | WSN | CL4 | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| First Base | 330 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jim Field (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Field
- What years did Jim Field play?
- Jim Field played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1898.
- Was Jim Field a pitcher?
- No. Jim Field was a position player (First Baseman), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
- How many home runs did Jim Field hit?
- Jim Field hit 10 career home runs with 292 hits.
- What was Jim Field's career batting average?
- Jim Field batted .230 over his career, with 292 hits in 1,270 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Field have?
- Jim Field drove in 50 runs in his career.
- What was Jim Field's career ERA?
- Jim Field finished with a 2.79 career ERA, going 1-0 with 2 strikeouts.