Josh Fields
Born: 8/19/1985 in Athens, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 2013-04-02 | Final Game: 2018-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 191 lbs
Full name: Joshua David Fields
Biography
Josh Fields was a talented pitcher whose career spanned from 2013 to 2018. Born in 1985, Fields made a notable impact in Major League Baseball during his relatively short tenure. He finished his career with a record of 17-12 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.71. Fields struck out 312 batters and recorded 13 saves, showcasing his versatility and effectiveness on the mound. His ability to perform in high-pressure situations made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for.
Fields' playing style was characterized by a powerful fastball and a sharp breaking ball, which contributed to his strikeout numbers. He was part of an era that emphasized power pitching and strategic bullpen usage, where pitchers like him often played crucial roles in late-game scenarios. His contributions to the game were significant during a time when teams increasingly relied on specialized relievers, and Fields established himself as a reliable option for managers seeking to secure victories in tight contests.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 12 | 288 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 276.3 | 231 | 114 | 30 | 91 | 312 | 3.71 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 1 | 3 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 38.0 | 31 | 21 | 18 | 40 | 4.97 | -1182.4 |
| 2014 | HOU | AL | 4 | 6 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 54.7 | 50 | 27 | 17 | 70 | 4.45 | 2281.8 |
| 2015 | HOU | AL | 4 | 1 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.7 | 39 | 20 | 19 | 67 | 3.55 | 2272.1 |
| 2016 | HOU | AL | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 23 | 12 | 3 | 20 | 6.89 | 535.4 |
| 2016 | LAD | NL | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.3 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 22 | 2.79 | - |
| 2017 | LAD | NL | 5 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 57.0 | 40 | 18 | 15 | 60 | 2.84 | - |
| 2018 | LAD | NL | 2 | 2 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 41.0 | 28 | 10 | 11 | 33 | 2.20 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 289 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 42 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | HOU | AL | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | HOU | AL | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | HOU | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | LAD | NL | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | LAD | NL | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | LAD | NL | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | WS | LAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2017 | NLCS | LAN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2017 | NLDS1 | LAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2016 | NLDS2 | LAN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2016 | NLCS | LAN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2015 | ALDS1 | HOU | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 7.20 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NLCS | LAN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2017 | NLDS1 | LAN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 2017 | WS | LAN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2016 | NLCS | LAN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 2016 | NLDS2 | LAN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.00 |
| 2015 | ALDS1 | HOU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10.80 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 288 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | HOU | P | 41 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | HOU | P | 54 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | HOU | P | 54 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | HOU | P | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | LAN | P | 22 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | LAN | P | 57 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | LAN | P | 45 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 288 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | HOU | AL | $900,000 |
| 2015 | HOU | AL | $516,700 |
| 2014 | HOU | AL | $506,500 |
| 2013 | HOU | AL | $490,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,413,200 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | Athens | GA | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |