Jeff Fischer
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1989)
Jeff Fischer was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1989 for the Montreal Expos and the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 3 seasons. Across 6 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 9.53 ERA and 8 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-06-19
- Last Game
- 1989-09-23
Full name: Jeffrey Thomas Fischer
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | MON | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 21 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 8.56 | 4.29 (-99%) | -564.0 |
| 1989 | LAN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 13.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 28 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 9.53 | — | -564 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | .200 | .200 | .400 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 38.5% below league average.
Career SLG .200 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 49.4% below league average.
Career OPS .400 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — 44.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | MON | NL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | LAN | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (12 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
| Away | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 9.2 | 17 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 9.31 |
| Away | 2 | 7.1 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 9.82 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-09-23 | LAD | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-14 | LAD | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-06-29 | WSN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-06-27 | WSN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-06-24 | WSN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-06-19 | WSN | STL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 6 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-09-23 | LAD | SDP | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989-09-14 | LAD | HOU | — | 1.1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-06-29 | WSN | CHC | — | 3.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987-06-27 | WSN | STL | — | 2.2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1987-06-24 | WSN | PIT | L | 2.0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987-06-19 | WSN | STL | — | 5.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Gainesville | FL | 1984, 1985 |
Jeff Fischer: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jeff Fischer debuted on June 19, 1987 and played a final game on September 23, 1989. By club, Fischer's seasons break down as the Montreal Expos (1987) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1989). Listed as a pitcher, Fischer threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 185 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. The birth record reads August 17, 1963, in West Palm Beach, FL, USA. Jeff Fischer was the playing name; the full given name is Jeffrey Thomas.
The pitching table credits Fischer with a 0-1 record and a 9.53 ERA in 6 games. Also on Fischer's record: 8 strikeouts. The league ERA over Fischer's seasons was 4.00, so the 9.53 figure ran 138.1% worse than average. In 1987, one of the busiest seasons, Fischer posted a 8.56 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.29.
Fischer appears at one position only: pitcher, in 6 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Fischer
- What years did Jeff Fischer play?
- Jeff Fischer played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1989.
- Was Jeff Fischer a pitcher?
- Yes. Jeff Fischer pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 8 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jeff Fischer hit?
- Jeff Fischer hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Jeff Fischer play for?
- Jeff Fischer played for 2 teams: the Montreal Expos (1987) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1989).
- What were Jeff Fischer's career stats?
- In 6 games, Jeff Fischer went 0-1 with a 9.53 ERA, 8 strikeouts, and 17.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Jeff Fischer play?
- Jeff Fischer played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jeff Fischer and how much did he weigh?
- Jeff Fischer was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Jeff Fischer's career ERA?
- Jeff Fischer finished with a 9.53 career ERA, going 0-1 with 8 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jeff Fischer have?
- Jeff Fischer recorded 8 career strikeouts.
- Is Jeff Fischer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Fischer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.