Marc Newfield
Born: 10/19/1972 in Sacramento, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-07-06 | Final Game: 1998-09-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Marc Alexander Newfield
Biography
Marc Newfield was a professional baseball player born in 1972, who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1998. Primarily known as a position player, Newfield's career spanned over several seasons, during which he appeared in 355 games. He compiled a total of 238 hits, showcasing a batting average of .249. His offensive contributions included 22 home runs and 132 runs batted in (RBIs), reflecting his ability to drive in runs during critical moments.
Newfield's playing style was characterized by a blend of power and contact, although his career was somewhat overshadowed by the more prominent stars of the late 1990s, a time when the game was increasingly influenced by the home run surge and offensive prowess. He was known for his versatile presence on the field, contributing both in the outfield and as a designated hitter. While he finished his career with a modest total of 1 stolen base, his overall impact remained significant as he participated in a competitive era of baseball, marked by the transition into a more offensive-minded approach that defined the late 20th century.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 355 | 957 | 98 | 238 | 53 | 1 | 22 | 132 | 1 | 69 | 162 | 0.249 | 0.303 | 0.375 | 0.678 | -1822.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 22 | 66 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.227 | -257.8 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 12 | 38 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.184 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | SDP | NL | 21 | 55 | 6 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.309 | 63.1 |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | 24 | 85 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0.188 | 63.1 |
| 1996 | ATL | AL | 49 | 179 | 21 | 55 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 31 | 0 | 11 | 26 | 0.307 | 351.4 |
| 1996 | SDP | NL | 84 | 191 | 27 | 48 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 1 | 16 | 44 | 0.251 | 351.4 |
| 1997 | ATL | AL | 50 | 157 | 14 | 36 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 27 | 0.229 | -612.9 |
| 1998 | MIL | NL | 93 | 186 | 15 | 44 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 19 | 29 | 0.237 | -598.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 234 | 205 | 346 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SEA | OF | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | SEA | OF | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | SDN | OF | 19 | 13 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | SEA | OF | 24 | 23 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | ML4 | OF | 49 | 49 | 96 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | SDN | 1B | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | SDN | OF | 51 | 39 | 64 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | ML4 | OF | 28 | 28 | 43 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | MIL | OF | 55 | 49 | 73 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 212 |
| Right Field | 24 |
| Designated Hitter | 44 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIL | NL | $318,750 |
| 1997 | ML4 | AL | $225,000 |
| 1996 | SDN | NL | $142,500 |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | $115,000 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | $112,000 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,022,250 | ||