Jeff Fischer
Born: 8/17/1963 in West Palm Beach, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1987-06-19 | Final Game: 1989-09-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Jeffrey Thomas Fischer
Biography
Jeff Fischer, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1989. A position player, Fischer’s career spanned a brief period, during which he appeared in six games. Despite the limited opportunities, he contributed to the game during a time when baseball was experiencing a transition towards a more power-oriented style of play, influenced by the home run surge of the late 1980s.
Fischer recorded one hit and finished his career with a batting average of .200, without any home runs or RBIs. His time in the majors may have been short, but it is a testament to the rigorous competition of professional baseball, where even the most talented athletes can face challenges in establishing a lasting presence. Fischer’s journey reflects the experiences of many players who strive for success in a sport characterized by its unpredictability and the constant evolution of player roles.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 28 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9.53 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | WSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 21 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 8.56 | - |
| 1989 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 13.50 | - |
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 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | WSN | NL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | LAD | NL | 2 | 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 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | MON | P | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | LAN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Gainesville | FL | 1984, 1985 |