Prince Fielder
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2016)
Prince Fielder was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2016 for the Milwaukee Brewers, the Detroit Tigers, and the Texas Rangers, a span of 12 seasons. In 1,611 career games, he hit .283 with 1,645 hits, 319 home runs, and 1,028 RBI. Prince Fielder was a 6-time All-Star, an All-Star Game MVP, a 3-time Silver Slugger, and a Hank Aaron Award. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 27,707.
- 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
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 275 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-06-13
- Last Game
- 2016-07-18
- Awards
- 6× All-Star · All-Star Game MVP · 3× Silver Slugger · Hank Aaron Award
Full name: Prince Semien Fielder
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,611 | 5,821 | 862 | 1,645 | 321 | 10 | 319 | 1,028 | 18 | 847 | 1,155 | .283 | .382 | .506 | .887 | 27,707 |
Career AVG .283 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +9.1% above league average.
Career OBP .382 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +17.3% above league average.
Career SLG .506 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — +23.3% above league average.
Career OPS .887 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — +20.7% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | MIL | NL | 39 | 59 | 2 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 17 | .288 | .264 (+9%) | .330 (-7%) | .418 (+9%) | .749 (+2%) | -3.6 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 157 | 569 | 82 | 154 | 35 | 1 | 28 | 81 | 7 | 59 | 125 | .271 | .269 (avg) | .336 (+3%) | .431 (+12%) | .768 (+8%) | 977.8 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 158 | 573 | 109 | 165 | 35 | 2 | 50 | 119 | 2 | 90 | 121 | .288 | .268 (+7%) | .335 (+18%) | .422 (+46%) | .758 (+34%) | 4280.1 |
| 2008 | MIL | NL | 159 | 588 | 86 | 162 | 30 | 2 | 34 | 102 | 3 | 84 | 134 | .276 | .263 (+4%) | .333 (+12%) | .416 (+22%) | .749 (+17%) | 2271.7 |
| 2009 | MIL | NL | 162 | 591 | 103 | 177 | 35 | 3 | 46 | 141 | 2 | 110 | 138 | .299 | .262 (+14%) | .332 (+24%) | .417 (+44%) | .750 (+35%) | 4705.9 |
| 2010 | MIL | NL | 161 | 578 | 94 | 151 | 25 | 0 | 32 | 83 | 1 | 114 | 138 | .261 | .257 (+2%) | .325 (+23%) | .402 (+17%) | .728 (+20%) | 3020.2 |
| 2011 | MIL | NL | 162 | 569 | 95 | 170 | 36 | 1 | 38 | 120 | 1 | 107 | 106 | .299 | .255 (+17%) | .320 (+29%) | .399 (+42%) | .719 (+36%) | 4684.0 |
| 2012 | DET | AL | 162 | 581 | 83 | 182 | 33 | 1 | 30 | 108 | 1 | 85 | 84 | .313 | .254 (+23%) | .318 (+29%) | .405 (+30%) | .724 (+30%) | 3992.3 |
| 2013 | DET | AL | 162 | 624 | 82 | 174 | 36 | 0 | 25 | 106 | 1 | 75 | 117 | .279 | .253 (+10%) | .317 (+14%) | .396 (+15%) | .714 (+15%) | 2069.0 |
| 2014 | TEX | AL | 42 | 150 | 19 | 37 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 25 | 24 | .247 | .251 (-2%) | .313 (+15%) | .386 (-7%) | .700 (+3%) | 168.8 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | 158 | 613 | 78 | 187 | 28 | 0 | 23 | 98 | 0 | 64 | 88 | .305 | .254 (+20%) | .316 (+19%) | .404 (+15%) | .721 (+17%) | 2338.3 |
| 2016 | TEX | AL | 89 | 326 | 29 | 69 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 44 | 0 | 32 | 63 | .212 | .255 (-17%) | .321 (-9%) | .417 (-20%) | .738 (-15%) | -797.8 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 1,611 | 5,821 | 862 | 1,645 | 321 | 10 | 319 | 1,028 | 18 | 847 | 1,155 | .283 | — | — | — | — | 27,707 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 164 | 13 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 36 | .189 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ALDS2 | TEX | 5 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | .150 |
| 2013 | ALCS | DET | 6 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .182 |
| 2013 | ALDS2 | DET | 5 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .278 |
| 2012 | ALCS | DET | 4 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | .235 |
| 2012 | ALDS2 | DET | 5 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | .190 |
| 2012 | WS | DET | 4 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .071 |
| 2011 | NLCS | MIL | 6 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | .200 |
| 2011 | NLDS2 | MIL | 5 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | .278 |
| 2008 | NLDS2 | MIL | 4 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | .071 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1611 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 809 | 2825 | 456 | 811 | 174 | 536 | .287 |
| Away | 802 | 2996 | 406 | 834 | 145 | 492 | .278 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-18 | TEX | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-17 | TEX | CHC | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016-07-15 | TEX | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-07-10 | TEX | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-07-09 | TEX | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-07-08 | TEX | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016-07-07 | TEX | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016-07-06 | TEX | BOS | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016-07-05 | TEX | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016-07-04 | TEX | BOS | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1324 | 1316 | 10722 | 744 | 95 | 1025 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | MIL | 1B | 7 | 3 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | MIL | 1B | 152 | 150 | 1259 | 88 | 11 | 113 |
| 2007 | MIL | 1B | 153 | 151 | 1163 | 99 | 14 | 115 |
| 2008 | MIL | 1B | 155 | 155 | 1369 | 89 | 17 | 132 |
| 2009 | MIL | 1B | 162 | 162 | 1387 | 66 | 7 | 142 |
| 2010 | MIL | 1B | 160 | 160 | 1251 | 86 | 4 | 116 |
| 2011 | MIL | 1B | 159 | 159 | 1332 | 84 | 15 | 113 |
| 2012 | DET | 1B | 159 | 159 | 1256 | 105 | 11 | 113 |
| 2013 | DET | 1B | 151 | 151 | 1152 | 96 | 6 | 119 |
| 2014 | TEX | 1B | 39 | 39 | 333 | 14 | 4 | 36 |
| 2015 | TEX | 1B | 18 | 18 | 134 | 9 | 4 | 15 |
| 2016 | TEX | 1B | 9 | 9 | 60 | 4 | 2 | 9 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1324 |
| Designated Hitter | 254 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Comeback Player of the Year | |
| 2015 | MLB Players Choice Comeback Player | |
| 2015 | Player of the Week | Week of 2015-09-20 |
| 2015 | TSN Comeback Player of the Year | |
| 2015 | This Year in Baseball Best Bounceback Player | Esurance |
| 2013 | Player of the Week | Week of 2013-04-14 |
| 2012 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 2011 | All-Star Game MVP | |
| 2011 | Player of the Month | June |
| 2011 | Player of the Week | Week of 2011-04-10 |
| 2011 | Player of the Week | Week of 2011-06-12 |
| 2011 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 2008 | Player of the Week | Week of 2008-09-20 |
| 2007 | Hank Aaron Award | |
| 2007 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player | |
| 2007 | Player of the Month | May |
| 2007 | Player of the Week | Week of 2007-05-05 |
| 2007 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 2007 | TSN All-Star | 1B |
| 2006 | Rookie of the Month | April |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TEX | AL | $24,000,000 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | $24,000,000 |
| 2014 | TEX | AL | $24,000,000 |
| 2013 | DET | AL | $23,000,000 |
| 2012 | DET | AL | $23,000,000 |
| 2011 | MIL | NL | $15,500,000 |
| 2010 | MIL | NL | $11,000,000 |
| 2009 | MIL | NL | $7,000,000 |
| 2008 | MIL | NL | $670,000 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | $415,000 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | $329,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $152,914,500 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 13th | 33.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2012 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 9th | 56.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2011 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 3rd | 229.0 | 448 | 1 |
| 2009 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 4th | 203.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2008 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 20th | 11.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2007 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 3rd | 284.0 | 448 | 5 |
| 2006 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 7th | 2.0 | 160 | 0 |
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Prince Fielder: the record in brief
June 13, 2005 and July 18, 2016 bracket Prince Fielder's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Milwaukee Brewers (2005 through 2011), the Detroit Tigers (2012 through 2013), and the Texas Rangers (2014 through 2016). Fielder, born on May 9, 1984, in Ontario, CA, USA, is listed as a first baseman and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5-foot-11 and 275 pounds. Prince Fielder was the playing name; the full given name is Prince Semien.
In 1,611 games and 5,821 at bats, Fielder batted .283 with 1,645 hits; the totals also include 319 home runs and 1,028 RBI. Fielder got on base at a .382 rate and slugged .506 (.887 OPS). Measured against the leagues Fielder played in, the .283 career average compares with a .259 league average over the same seasons, 9.1% above the league. The home run peak was 50 in 2007 with the Milwaukee Brewers. Fielder collected a career-high 187 hits in 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions about Prince Fielder
- What years did Prince Fielder play?
- Prince Fielder played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2016.
- Was Prince Fielder a pitcher?
- No. Prince Fielder was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Prince Fielder hit?
- Prince Fielder hit 319 career home runs with 1645 hits.
- What was Prince Fielder's career batting average?
- Prince Fielder batted .283 over his career, with 1,645 hits in 5,821 at bats.
- How many RBI did Prince Fielder have?
- Prince Fielder drove in 1,028 runs in his career.
- Is Prince Fielder in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Prince Fielder has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.