Daniel Fields
Daniel Fields | |
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Outfielder | |
Born: Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | January 23, 1991|
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
June 4, 2015, for the Detroit Tigers | |
Last MLB appearance | |
June 4, 2015, for the Detroit Tigers | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .333 |
Total bases | 2 |
Runs | 1 |
Teams | |
Daniel L. Fields (born January 23, 1991) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played one game in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers in 2015.
He is the first player since Steve Kuczek in 1949 to hit a double and the first player since Gary Martz in 1975 to play left field in his only career Major League game.[1]
Career
Detroit Tigers
Fields was drafted by the
Fields was called up to the majors for the first time on June 2, 2015.[5] Fields made his major league debut on June 4. He recorded his first career major league hit, a double in the 9th inning off Dan Otero of the Oakland Athletics.[6] He was designated for assignment by the Tigers on September 8, 2015. Fields struggled down the stretch, batting just .206 (52-for-253) to finish with a .229 (103-for-450) average, 26 doubles, eight triples, seven home runs, 41 RBIs and 17 stolen bases with the Mud Hens.[7]
Chicago White Sox / Los Angeles Dodgers
Fields was claimed off waivers by the
Arizona Diamondbacks
Fields signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks in February 2017.[13] He was released on March 27, 2017.
Bridgeport Bluefish
On April 11, 2017, Fields signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
Long Island Ducks
On November 1, 2017, Fields was drafted by the Long Island Ducks in the Bridgeport Bluefish dispersal draft. On March 1, 2018, he signed with the Ducks for the 2018 season. He re-signed with the team for the 2019 season. He became a free agent at the end of the season. In February 2020, Fields signed with the Ducks for the 2020 season. In May 2021, Fields re-signed with the Ducks for the 2021 season. On April 6, 2022 he signed with the Ducks for the 2022 season.[14]
Charleston Dirty Birds
On May 10, 2022, Fields was traded to the Charleston Dirty Birds in exchange for a player to be named later. However, 3 days later, Fields retired from professional baseball.[15]
Personal life
Fields is the son of former MLB player, Bruce Fields.[16]
References
- ^ "Cup of Coffee Batters". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- Booth Newspapers. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ^ Sipple, George (August 11, 2013). "Detroit Tigers Farmhand Daniel Fields Enjoying Career Numbers in Erie". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ^ "Tigers Purchase Contracts of Seven Players" (Press release). Detroit Tigers. November 20, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- Booth Newspapers. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
- ^ Zúñiga, Alejandro (June 4, 2015). "In unexpected debut, Fields sees it all". MLB.com. Archived from the original on June 6, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ Beck, Jason (September 8, 2015). "Tigers call up 4, designate Fields". MLB.com. Archived from the original on September 11, 2015. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
- Booth Newspapers. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
- ^ Weisman, Jon (December 7, 2015). "Another claim check: Dodgers add OF Daniel Fields". dodgers.com.
- ^ Gurnick, Ken (December 30, 2015). "Dodgers ink Kazmir to 3-year contract". mlb.com. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
- ^ White Sox Claim Daniel Fields From Dodgers
- ^ Minami, Craig (August 5, 2016). "Dennis Santana wins third straight decision, Loons fly high in 12-3 victory". SB Nation. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (February 20, 2017). "MINOR LEAGUE TRANSACTIONS: FEB. 11-16". Baseball America. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
- ^ "Fields Returns for Fourth Season with Flock". 6 April 2022.
- ^ "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
- ^ Emrich, Robert (January 2, 2013). "Fields' Time with Dad Paying Off". MiLB.com. Minor League Baseball. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet