Jocko Fields
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1887-1892)
Jocko Fields was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1892 for 4 teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 6 seasons. In 344 career games, he hit .272 with 361 hits, 12 home runs, and 178 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,952.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- Died
- 10/14/1950 in Jersey City, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1887-05-31
- Last Game
- 1892-06-11
Full name: John Joseph Fields
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 344 | 1,329 | 214 | 361 | 66 | 32 | 12 | 178 | 51 | 127 | 140 | .272 | .339 | .397 | .735 | 1,952 |
Career AVG .272 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.
Career OBP .339 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .397 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +14.5% above league average.
Career OPS .735 vs. league average .671 across their career seasons — +9.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | PIT | NL | 43 | 164 | 26 | 44 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 13 | .268 | .270 (-1%) | .331 (-8%) | .373 (-7%) | .705 (-7%) | -205.6 |
| 1888 | PIT | NL | 45 | 169 | 22 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 19 | .195 | .238 (-18%) | .290 (-20%) | .319 (-13%) | .610 (-17%) | -413.2 |
| 1889 | PIT | NL | 75 | 289 | 41 | 90 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 43 | 7 | 29 | 30 | .311 | .263 (+18%) | .334 (+13%) | .357 (+24%) | .691 (+18%) | 910.3 |
| 1890 | PTP | PL | 129 | 536 | 103 | 151 | 19 | 20 | 9 | 88 | 25 | 60 | 53 | .282 | .260 (+8%) | .336 (+6%) | .351 (+26%) | .687 (+16%) | 1537.6 |
| 1891 | PIT | NL | 23 | 75 | 10 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 13 | .240 | .254 (-6%) | .331 (+2%) | .343 (-18%) | .675 (-9%) | -69.2 |
| 1891 | PHI | NL | 8 | 30 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | .233 | — | — | — | — | -69.2 |
| 1892 | NY1 | NL | 21 | 66 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 10 | .273 | .244 (+11%) | .316 (+16%) | .327 (+20%) | .644 (+18%) | 192.1 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 344 | 1,329 | 214 | 361 | 66 | 32 | 12 | 178 | 51 | 127 | 140 | .272 | — | — | — | — | 1,883 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2B | 30 | 0 | 75 | 62 | 19 | 6 |
| 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| C | 92 | 0 | 370 | 114 | 77 | 8 |
| OF | 210 | 0 | 364 | 42 | 54 | 5 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 12 | 0 | 20 | 30 | 13 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | PIT | 1B | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1887 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | PIT | C | 14 | 0 | 67 | 24 | 10 | 2 |
| 1887 | PIT | OF | 27 | 0 | 52 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 1887 | PIT | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1888 | PIT | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1888 | PIT | C | 14 | 0 | 54 | 16 | 16 | 2 |
| 1888 | PIT | OF | 29 | 0 | 49 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
| 1889 | PIT | C | 16 | 0 | 62 | 23 | 11 | 1 |
| 1889 | PIT | OF | 60 | 0 | 97 | 7 | 17 | 2 |
| 1890 | PTP | 2B | 30 | 0 | 75 | 62 | 19 | 6 |
| 1890 | PTP | C | 15 | 0 | 49 | 12 | 10 | 1 |
| 1890 | PTP | OF | 83 | 0 | 158 | 22 | 25 | 3 |
| 1890 | PTP | SS | 4 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| 1891 | PIT | C | 15 | 0 | 62 | 16 | 9 | 0 |
| 1891 | PIT | SS | 8 | 0 | 11 | 18 | 6 | 0 |
| 1891 | PHI | C | 8 | 0 | 23 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
| 1892 | NY1 | C | 10 | 0 | 53 | 16 | 12 | 2 |
| 1892 | NY1 | OF | 11 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 92 |
| First Base | 3 |
| Second Base | 30 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Shortstop | 12 |
| Left Field | 163 |
| Center Field | 20 |
| Right Field | 27 |
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Jocko Fields: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jocko Fields's first major league game on May 31, 1887; the last one listed came on June 11, 1892. By club, Fields's seasons break down as the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1887 to 1889), the Pittsburgh Burghers (1890), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1891), the Philadelphia Phillies (1891), and the New York Giants (1892). Fields is listed as an outfielder at 160 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. The bio says Fields both batted and threw right-handed. Fields was born on October 20, 1864, in Cork, County Cork, Ireland. The bio records the death on October 14, 1950, in Jersey City, NJ, USA. Fields's full given name, per the bio, is John Joseph Fields.
The batting record for Fields: 344 games, 361 hits in 1,329 at bats, and a .272 average; the totals also include 12 homers, 178 RBI, and 51 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .339 and .397 give Fields a career OPS of .735.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jocko Fields
- What years did Jocko Fields play?
- Jocko Fields played in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1892.
- Was Jocko Fields a pitcher?
- No. Jocko Fields was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Jocko Fields hit?
- Jocko Fields hit 12 career home runs with 361 hits.
- What was Jocko Fields's career batting average?
- Jocko Fields batted .272 over his career, with 361 hits in 1,329 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jocko Fields have?
- Jocko Fields drove in 178 runs in his career.
- What was Jocko Fields's career ERA?
- Jocko Fields finished with a 0.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.