Bill Fischer
Born: 10/11/1930 in Wausau, WI, USA
Died: 10/30/2018 in Council Bluffs, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1956-04-21 | Final Game: 1964-05-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: William Charles Fischer
Biography
Bill Fischer, born in 1930, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1956 until his retirement in 1964. Over the course of his career, Fischer demonstrated his versatility on the mound, finishing with a win-loss record of 45-58 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.34. He recorded a total of 313 strikeouts and achieved 13 saves, showcasing his ability to perform in both starting and relief roles. Fischer was known for his durability and competitiveness, traits that allowed him to navigate the challenges of the game during the mid-20th century.
Fischer's playing career took place during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the integration of African American players and evolving pitching strategies. Despite facing stiff competition, Fischer carved out a notable niche for himself, contributing to the teams he played for with his solid performances. His legacy is remembered by fans and historians alike, as he represented the spirit of perseverance and adaptability that characterized many players of his time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 58 | 281 | 78 | 16 | 2 | 13 | 831.3 | 936 | 401 | 86 | 210 | 313 | 4.34 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 21.60 | - |
| 1957 | CHW | AL | 7 | 8 | 33 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 124.0 | 139 | 48 | 35 | 48 | 3.48 | - |
| 1958 | CHW | AL | 2 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.3 | 43 | 27 | 13 | 16 | 6.69 | - |
| 1958 | DET | AL | 2 | 4 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 30.7 | 46 | 26 | 13 | 16 | 7.63 | -1070.1 |
| 1958 | WSN | AL | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 3.86 | - |
| 1959 | WSN | AL | 9 | 11 | 34 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 187.3 | 211 | 89 | 43 | 62 | 4.28 | - |
| 1960 | DET | AL | 5 | 3 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 55.0 | 50 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 3.44 | -329.9 |
| 1960 | WSN | AL | 3 | 5 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 77.0 | 85 | 42 | 17 | 31 | 4.91 | - |
| 1961 | DET | AL | 3 | 2 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 46.7 | 54 | 26 | 17 | 18 | 5.01 | -1949.1 |
| 1961 | KC1 | AL | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21.0 | 26 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 3.86 | 263.6 |
| 1962 | KC1 | AL | 4 | 12 | 34 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 127.7 | 150 | 56 | 8 | 38 | 3.95 | 303.5 |
| 1963 | KC1 | AL | 9 | 6 | 45 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 95.7 | 86 | 38 | 29 | 34 | 3.57 | -2632.2 |
| 1964 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7.36 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 199 | 8 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 46 | 0.136 | 0.191 | 0.166 | 0.357 | -530.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | CHW | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | CHW | AL | 33 | 40 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | CHW | AL | 17 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | DET | AL | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | WSN | AL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | WSN | AL | 34 | 54 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0.130 | -530.9 |
| 1960 | DET | AL | 20 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.364 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | WSN | AL | 20 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | DET | AL | 26 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | KC1 | AL | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | KC1 | AL | 34 | 38 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.105 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | KC1 | AL | 45 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | MIN | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 281 | 78 | 65 | 161 | 3 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | CHA | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | CHA | P | 33 | 11 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | CHA | P | 17 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1958 | DET | P | 22 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | WS1 | P | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1959 | WS1 | P | 34 | 29 | 21 | 48 | 1 | 2 |
| 1960 | DET | P | 20 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960 | WS1 | P | 20 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 3 |
| 1961 | DET | P | 26 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | KC1 | P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | KC1 | P | 34 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963 | KC1 | P | 45 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | MIN | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 281 |