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Sam Field Notable

b. October 12, 1848 · Philadelphia Centennials 1875, Washington Nationals 1875, Cincinnati Reds 1876

Sam Field played for three clubs across two seasons as a catcher, opening with the Philadelphia Centennials in 1875 and closing with the Cincinnati Reds in 1876.

Across 12 games he batted .146, with 6 hits and 4 runs. He finished with 1 stolen base.

He was born in Philadelphia, PA, USA on October 12, 1848, and died on October 28, 1904. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1875* CEN/WAS 82726 000 1011 .222
1876 CIN 41420 000 0130 .000
Major leagues 41420 000 0130 .000
All seasons 124146 000 1141 .146

Seasons outside MLB's recognized major leagues appear in All seasons, but not in Major leagues or the leaderboards. For Sam Field, that is 1875–1875. Why totals can differ.

On this day & linked events

1848

Born October 12, 1848

Philadelphia, PA, USA

1904

Died October 28, 1904