Carl Fischer
Born: 11/5/1905 in Medina, NY, USA
Died: 12/10/1963 in Medina, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1930-07-19 | Final Game: 1937-07-14
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Charles William Fischer
Biography
Carl Fischer was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1930 to 1937. Born in 1905, Fischer made his mark during an era characterized by a transition in the sport, as teams began to prioritize power hitting and the overall dynamics of the game evolved. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 46-50, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.63. Fischer was known for his competitiveness on the mound, accumulating a total of 376 strikeouts and securing 11 saves, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure.
Fischer's playing style reflected the characteristics of pitchers from his time, as he navigated through both challenging matchups and the burgeoning offensive strategies of the late 1930s. While he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams were marked by a relentless work ethic and a strategic approach to pitching. After retiring in 1937, Fischer left behind a legacy that highlights the skill and tenacity required to succeed in the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 50 | 191 | 105 | 31 | 3 | 11 | 823.0 | 900 | 423 | 53 | 372 | 376 | 4.63 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | WSN | AL | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 33.3 | 37 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 4.86 | - |
| 1931 | WSN | AL | 13 | 9 | 46 | 23 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 191.0 | 207 | 93 | 80 | 96 | 4.38 | - |
| 1932 | SLA | AL | 3 | 7 | 24 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 97.0 | 122 | 60 | 45 | 35 | 5.57 | -2769.8 |
| 1932 | WSN | AL | 3 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 50.7 | 57 | 28 | 31 | 23 | 4.97 | - |
| 1933 | DET | AL | 11 | 15 | 35 | 22 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 182.7 | 176 | 72 | 84 | 93 | 3.55 | 1150.2 |
| 1934 | DET | AL | 6 | 4 | 20 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 95.0 | 107 | 46 | 38 | 39 | 4.36 | 158.4 |
| 1935 | CHW | AL | 5 | 5 | 24 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 88.7 | 102 | 61 | 39 | 31 | 6.19 | - |
| 1935 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6.00 | -397.0 |
| 1937 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | WSN | AL | 4 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 72.0 | 74 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 4.38 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191 | 262 | 13 | 38 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 60 | 0.145 | 0.182 | 0.164 | 0.347 | -1296.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | WSN | AL | 8 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | WSN | AL | 46 | 66 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0.121 | -730.4 |
| 1932 | SLA | AL | 24 | 34 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.265 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | WSN | AL | 12 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | DET | AL | 35 | 62 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.145 | -566.1 |
| 1934 | DET | AL | 20 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.065 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | CHW | AL | 24 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.190 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | DET | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | CLE | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | WSN | AL | 17 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.136 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 191 | 0 | 17 | 102 | 7 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | WS1 | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931 | WS1 | P | 46 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 2 | 0 |
| 1932 | SLA | P | 24 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1932 | WS1 | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | DET | P | 35 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 1 |
| 1934 | DET | P | 20 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | CHA | P | 24 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935 | DET | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | CLE | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | WS1 | P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 191 |