James Stafford
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1890-1899)
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 165 lb
- Died
- 9/18/1923 in Worcester, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1890-08-27
- Last Game
- 1899-10-12
Full name: James Joseph Stafford
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 571 | 2,137 | 341 | 585 | 60 | 19 | 21 | 291 | 118 | 164 | 182 | .274 | .330 | .349 | .680 | -2,257 |
Career AVG .274 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .330 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.
Career SLG .349 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.
Career OPS .680 vs. league average .728 across their career seasons — 6.7% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | BFP | PL | 15 | 49 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | .143 | — | — | — | — | -290.7 |
| 1893 | NY1 | NL | 67 | 281 | 58 | 79 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 19 | 25 | 31 | .281 | .279 (+1%) | .356 (-3%) | .379 (+2%) | .735 (-1%) | -47.3 |
| 1894 | NY1 | NL | 14 | 46 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 7 | .217 | — | — | — | — | -141.1 |
| 1895 | NY1 | NL | 124 | 463 | 79 | 129 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 73 | 42 | 40 | 32 | .279 | .296 (-6%) | .361 (-5%) | .399 (-14%) | .761 (-9%) | -684.1 |
| 1896 | NY1 | NL | 59 | 230 | 28 | 66 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 15 | 13 | 18 | .287 | .290 (-1%) | .354 (-6%) | .387 (-14%) | .741 (-10%) | -363.8 |
| 1897 | NY1 | NL | 7 | 23 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .087 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1897 | LS3 | NL | 113 | 441 | 68 | 122 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 54 | 15 | 31 | 35 | .277 | .291 (-5%) | .354 (-7%) | .387 (-1%) | .741 (-4%) | 0.0 |
| 1898 | LS3 | NL | 49 | 181 | 26 | 54 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 7 | 19 | 16 | .298 | .270 (+10%) | .333 (+10%) | .347 (-4%) | .680 (+3%) | 153.0 |
| 1898 | BSN | NL | 37 | 123 | 21 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 8 | .260 | .270 (-4%) | .333 (-13%) | .347 (-13%) | .680 (-13%) | 153.0 |
| 1899 | BSN | NL | 55 | 182 | 29 | 55 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 40 | 9 | 7 | 14 | .302 | .282 (+7%) | .343 (-4%) | .366 (+8%) | .710 (+2%) | 12.9 |
| 1899 | WAS | NL | 31 | 118 | 11 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 12 | .246 | .282 (-13%) | .343 (-20%) | .366 (-10%) | .710 (-15%) | 12.9 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 571 | 2,137 | 341 | 585 | 60 | 19 | 21 | 291 | 118 | 164 | 182 | .274 | — | — | — | — | -1,195 | ||
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.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 98.0 | 123 | 56 | 8 | 43 | 21 | 5.14 | -2705.1 |
Career ERA 5.14 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 32.5% worse than league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | BFP | PL | 3 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 98.0 | 123 | 56 | 43 | 21 | 5.14 | 3.88 (-32%) | -2705.1 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 98.0 | 123 | 56 | 43 | 21 | 5.14 | — | -2,705 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (173 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 84 | 278 | 48 | 84 | 6 | 51 | .302 |
| Away | 89 | 326 | 39 | 87 | 0 | 35 | .267 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899-10-12 | WSN | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-10-12 | WSN | NY1 | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899-10-09 | WSN | BLN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-10-09 | WSN | BLN | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1899-10-03 | WSN | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-09-22 | WSN | LS3 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-09-21 | WSN | LS3 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-09-21 | WSN | LS3 | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899-09-20 | WSN | LS3 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-09-20 | WSN | LS3 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2B | 161 | 0 | 338 | 452 | 78 | 55 |
| 3B | 12 | 0 | 17 | 23 | 8 | 1 |
| OF | 251 | 0 | 436 | 24 | 45 | 9 |
| P | 12 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 3 | 2 |
| SS | 131 | 0 | 266 | 432 | 97 | 47 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | BFP | OF | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1890 | BFP | P | 12 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 3 | 2 |
| 1893 | NY1 | OF | 67 | 0 | 129 | 8 | 15 | 4 |
| 1894 | NY1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1894 | NY1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1894 | NY1 | 3B | 6 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 1 |
| 1894 | NY1 | OF | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1895 | NY1 | 2B | 110 | 0 | 242 | 329 | 56 | 44 |
| 1895 | NY1 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1895 | NY1 | OF | 12 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1896 | NY1 | OF | 53 | 0 | 78 | 9 | 10 | 2 |
| 1896 | NY1 | SS | 6 | 0 | 15 | 17 | 2 | 3 |
| 1897 | NY1 | OF | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1897 | NY1 | SS | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| 1897 | LS3 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1897 | LS3 | OF | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1897 | LS3 | SS | 105 | 0 | 203 | 358 | 72 | 35 |
| 1898 | LS3 | 2B | 28 | 0 | 58 | 78 | 15 | 6 |
| 1898 | LS3 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898 | LS3 | OF | 22 | 0 | 33 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| 1898 | BSN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898 | BSN | OF | 35 | 0 | 59 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 1899 | BSN | 2B | 5 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 3 |
| 1899 | BSN | OF | 41 | 0 | 86 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1899 | BSN | SS | 5 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| 1899 | WAS | 2B | 17 | 0 | 27 | 31 | 3 | 2 |
| 1899 | WAS | 3B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899 | WAS | SS | 13 | 0 | 35 | 43 | 14 | 8 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 12 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 161 |
| Third Base | 12 |
| Shortstop | 131 |
| Left Field | 96 |
| Center Field | 111 |
| Right Field | 44 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
James Stafford (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about James Stafford
- What years did James Stafford play?
- James Stafford played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1899.
- Was James Stafford a pitcher?
- Both. James Stafford pitched in 12 games, going 3-9 with a 5.14 ERA, but spent most of his career as an Outfielder.
- How many home runs did James Stafford hit?
- James Stafford hit 21 career home runs with 585 hits.