Jim Field
Born: 4/24/1863 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Died: 5/13/1953 in Atlantic City, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1883-06-02 | Final Game: 1898-07-21
Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: James C. Field
Biography
Jim Field was born in 1863 and had a professional baseball career that spanned from 1883 to 1898. As a pitcher, he played during a transformative period in the sport, when baseball was evolving from its early days into a more organized and competitive game. Field's career statistics reflect his contributions on the mound, with a record of 1-0 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.79. He recorded 2 strikeouts and notched 1 save, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure.
Field's playing style was characterized by his skillful pitching, which was crucial in an era that emphasized both strategy and the development of pitching techniques. While he may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, his impact on the game during the late 19th century contributed to the foundation of modern pitching. Jim Field remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball history, representing the dedication and talent of players from the early days of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9.7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2.79 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | RC2 | AA | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9.7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2.79 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 331 | 1270 | 180 | 292 | 38 | 21 | 10 | 50 | 9 | 77 | 1 | 0.230 | 0.289 | 0.317 | 0.605 | -230.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | CL5 | AA | 75 | 291 | 31 | 75 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0.258 | -123.9 |
| 1884 | CL5 | AA | 105 | 417 | 74 | 97 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0.233 | 160.4 |
| 1885 | BL2 | AA | 38 | 144 | 16 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0.208 | -223.1 |
| 1885 | PT1 | AA | 56 | 209 | 28 | 50 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0.239 | -223.1 |
| 1890 | RC2 | AA | 52 | 188 | 30 | 38 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 8 | 21 | 0 | 0.202 | -116.6 |
| 1898 | WAS | NL | 5 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 330 | 0 | 3436 | 79 | 161 | 174 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | CL5 | 1B | 75 | 0 | 770 | 10 | 52 | 44 |
| 1884 | CL5 | 1B | 105 | 0 | 1150 | 27 | 52 | 58 |
| 1885 | BL2 | 1B | 38 | 0 | 373 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
| 1885 | PT1 | 1B | 56 | 0 | 622 | 15 | 23 | 33 |
| 1890 | RC2 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1890 | RC2 | 1B | 51 | 0 | 476 | 12 | 18 | 24 |
| 1898 | WAS | 1B | 5 | 0 | 45 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| First Base | 330 |