Sam Field (baseball)
Samuel Jay Field (October 12, 1848 – October 28, 1904) was an American professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Centennials, Washington Nationals, and Cincinnati Reds in 1875 and 1876. He was primarily a catcher. Early life and amateur career Field was born in Philadelphia in 1848. During the last two years of the American Civil War, he served in the United States Navy aboard the USS ''Richmond''. He began playing baseball in 1865, prior the formation of professional leagues. During the early years, he played for a Philadelphia team and caught for Cherokee Fisher. He played for 15 years and was regarded as "one of the leading baseball players" of his section of the country. '' The Sporting Life'' called him "one of the best catchers of his time." Professional career During the 1875 season, Field appeared in three games for the Philadelphia Centennials and five games with the Washington Nationals of the National Association ...
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