Todd Fischer
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986)
Todd Fischer was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1986 for the California Angels. Across 9 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 4.24 ERA and 7 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
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-05-29
- Last Game
- 1986-07-10
Full name: Todd Richard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | CAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4.24 | 3.97 (-7%) | -1039.4 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4.24 | — | -1,039 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | CAL | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (18 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 11.1 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3.97 |
| Away | 4 | 5.2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4.76 |
Last 9 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-10 | LAA | BOS | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-07-08 | LAA | MIL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-06-29 | LAA | CLE | — | 2.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986-06-24 | LAA | TEX | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-06-15 | LAA | KCR | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986-06-13 | LAA | KCR | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-06-08 | LAA | CLE | — | 2.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986-06-04 | LAA | NYY | — | 2.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-05-29 | LAA | DET | — | 2.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 9 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison College | Fort Myers | FL | 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |
Todd Fischer: the record in brief
According to the bio, Todd Fischer debuted on May 29, 1986 and played a final game on July 10, 1986. Every season row on the page belongs to the California Angels, in 1986. Fischer played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on September 15, 1960, in Columbus, OH, USA, Fischer was listed at 5'10" and 170 pounds. The bio lists the given name Todd Richard.
The pitching table credits Fischer with a 0-0 record and a 4.24 ERA in 9 games. The same table counts 7 strikeouts. Against a 3.97 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.24 mark was 6.6% worse. All of that pitching came in 1986, with 9 games and 7 strikeouts.
Fischer appears at one position only: pitcher, in 9 games.
Before the majors, Fischer played college baseball at Edison College (1979, 1980, 1981, and 1982). The game-log section draws on 18 games of Retrosheet box scores for Fischer.
Frequently Asked Questions about Todd Fischer
- Was Todd Fischer a pitcher?
- Yes. Todd Fischer pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 7 strikeouts.
- What teams did Todd Fischer play for?
- Todd Fischer played for one team, the California Angels (1986).
- What were Todd Fischer's career stats?
- In 9 games, Todd Fischer went 0-0 with a 4.24 ERA, 7 strikeouts, and 17.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Todd Fischer play?
- Todd Fischer played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Todd Fischer and how much did he weigh?
- Todd Fischer was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Todd Fischer's career ERA?
- Todd Fischer finished with a 4.24 career ERA, going 0-0 with 7 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Todd Fischer have?
- Todd Fischer recorded 7 career strikeouts.
- Is Todd Fischer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Todd Fischer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.