Jacob Brumfield facts for kids
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: May 27, 1965 Bogalusa, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| April 6, 1992, for the Cincinnati Reds | |||
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| September 30, 1999, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |||
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| Batting average | .257 | ||
| Home runs | 32 | ||
| Runs batted in | 162 | ||
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Jacob Donnell Brumfield, born on May 27, 1965, is a former professional baseball player from the United States. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for several teams during his career. These teams included the Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Dodgers. His time in MLB lasted from 1992 to 1999.
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Playing in Major League Baseball
Jacob Brumfield started his MLB career with the Cincinnati Reds. He made his debut on April 6, 1992. As an outfielder, his job was to catch balls hit into the outfield. He also helped his team by hitting the ball.
Teams Jacob Brumfield Played For
Brumfield played for four different teams during his eight years in MLB.
- He was with the Cincinnati Reds from 1992 to 1994.
- Then he joined the Pittsburgh Pirates for the 1995 and 1996 seasons.
- Later in 1996, he moved to the Toronto Blue Jays, where he played until 1999.
- He finished his career in 1999 with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
A Memorable Moment: The Collision
One event Jacob Brumfield is often remembered for happened in 1995. While playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates, he was involved in a collision. This happened with his teammate, fellow outfielder Dave Clark. Collisions can sometimes happen in baseball when players are trying to catch the same ball.
Baseball Statistics
During his career, Jacob Brumfield had a batting average of .257. This means he got a hit about 25.7% of the times he tried to hit the ball. He also hit 32 Home runs. A home run is when a player hits the ball out of the park. He also had 162 Runs Batted In (RBIs). An RBI means a player helped a teammate score a run.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball-Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
