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 | 9.2 | 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.
Jim Field: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 2, 1883 and the final game on July 21, 1898, Jim Field built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Columbus Buckeyes (1883 to 1884), the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1885), the Baltimore Orioles (1885), the Rochester Broncos (1890), and the Washington Senators (1898). Field played primarily as a first baseman. Born on April 24, 1863, in Philadelphia, PA, USA, Field was listed at 6'1" and 170 pounds. Field's death is recorded on May 13, 1953, in Atlantic City, NJ, USA. The given name on file is James C. Field.
In 331 games and 1,270 at bats, Field batted .230 with 292 hits, adding 10 home runs and 50 RBI. Field got on base at a .289 rate and slugged .317 (.605 OPS). Measured against the leagues Field played in, the .230 career average compares with a .254 league average over the same seasons, 9.6% below the league. The hits column peaks at 97, in 1884. 1890 brought the most runs batted in, 25.
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 teams did Jim Field play for?
- Jim Field played for 5 teams: the Columbus Buckeyes (1883–1884), the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1885), the Baltimore Orioles (1885), the Rochester Broncos (1890), and the Washington Senators (1898).
- What were Jim Field's career stats?
- In 331 games, Jim Field had 292 hits, 10 home runs, 50 RBI, 180 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .230 batting average.
- What position did Jim Field play?
- Jim Field played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Field and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Field was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jim Field hit each season?
- Jim Field's home runs by season: 1 in 1883, 4 in 1884, 1 in 1885, 4 in 1890, and 0 in 1898. His most in one season was 4, in 1884 and 1890.
- 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.
- Is Jim Field in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Field has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.