John Hatfield
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1871-1876)
John Hatfield was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1876 for the New York Mutuals and the New York Mutuals, a span of 6 seasons. In 206 career games, he hit .280 with 283 hits, 3 home runs, and 146 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
- Outfielder
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 2/20/1909 in Long Island City, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1871-05-18
- Last Game
- 1876-05-05
Full name: John Van Buskirk Hatfield
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | 1,011 | 219 | 283 | 36 | 11 | 3 | 146 | 28 | 23 | 20 | .280 | .296 | .346 | .642 | -53 |
Career AVG .280 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .296 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .346 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .642 vs. league average .621 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | NY2 | 33 | 168 | 41 | 43 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 0 | .256 | .286 (-11%) | .311 (-12%) | .383 (-22%) | .695 (-18%) | -436.2 | |
| 1872 | NY2 | 56 | 288 | 76 | 93 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 47 | 12 | 9 | 6 | .323 | .285 (+13%) | .296 (+16%) | .347 (+15%) | .644 (+15%) | 714.6 | |
| 1873 | NY2 | 52 | 255 | 54 | 78 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 46 | 2 | 3 | 2 | .306 | .290 (+5%) | .304 (+3%) | .357 (+11%) | .661 (+7%) | 268.3 | |
| 1874 | NY2 | 63 | 292 | 47 | 66 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 7 | 12 | .226 | .273 (-17%) | .282 (-14%) | .333 (-18%) | .615 (-16%) | -600.2 | |
| 1875 | NY2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| 1876 | NY3 | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 206 | 1,011 | 219 | 283 | 36 | 11 | 3 | 146 | 28 | 23 | 20 | .280 | — | — | — | — | -53 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 | NY2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.25 | — | 0.0 | |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.25 | — | 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 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2B | 75 | 62 | 209 | 200 | 75 | 28 |
| 3B | 54 | 7 | 125 | 100 | 77 | 7 |
| OF | 84 | 81 | 252 | 5 | 39 | 0 |
| P | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | NY2 | 2B | 7 | 7 | 22 | 16 | 6 | 2 |
| 1871 | NY2 | 3B | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 1871 | NY2 | OF | 24 | 24 | 79 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| 1872 | NY2 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1872 | NY2 | 2B | 55 | 55 | 157 | 159 | 57 | 25 |
| 1873 | NY2 | 2B | 12 | 0 | 29 | 21 | 11 | 1 |
| 1873 | NY2 | 3B | 45 | 0 | 105 | 83 | 65 | 5 |
| 1873 | NY2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1874 | NY2 | 1B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1874 | NY2 | 3B | 7 | 5 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 2 |
| 1874 | NY2 | OF | 58 | 57 | 171 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| 1874 | NY2 | P | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1874 | NY2 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1875 | NY2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1876 | NY3 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 75 |
| Third Base | 54 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 83 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
John Hatfield (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Hatfield
- What years did John Hatfield play?
- John Hatfield played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1876.
- Was John Hatfield a pitcher?
- No. John Hatfield was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 3 career games.
- How many home runs did John Hatfield hit?
- John Hatfield hit 3 career home runs with 283 hits.
- What was John Hatfield's career batting average?
- John Hatfield batted .280 over his career, with 283 hits in 1,011 at bats.
- How many RBI did John Hatfield have?
- John Hatfield drove in 146 runs in his career.
- What was John Hatfield's career ERA?
- John Hatfield finished with a 2.25 career ERA, going 0-1 with 0 strikeouts.