Jake Caulfield

John Joseph Caulfield

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 170 lb.
• School University of San Francisco
• Debut April 24, 1946
• Final Game August 25, 1946
• Born November 23, 1917 in Los Angeles, CA USA
• Died December 16, 1986 in San Francisco, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Jake Caulfield hit pretty well for a shortstop in his one season in the majors as a 28-year-old rookie in 1946. On a Philadelphia Athletics team that hit .253, Jake hit .277/.306/.362 in 94 at bats (44 games), although he had few walks and only average power. His defense was below par, as he made 8 errors in 31 games at short and his range was below average. The "regular" shortstop that year was Pete Suder, although Suder played all over the infield. The next year, Eddie Joost became shortstop and Suder became second baseman. Jake attended the University of San Francisco from 1937-1940, and was with the Oakland Oaks in 1943.