William Fischer
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1913-1917)
William Fischer was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1917 for 4 teams, including the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 5 seasons. In 412 career games, he hit .274 with 301 hits, 10 home runs, and 115 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,702.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 174 lb
- Died
- 9/4/1945 in Richmond, VA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1913-06-09
- Last Game
- 1917-09-29
Full name: William Charles Fischer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 412 | 1,099 | 109 | 301 | 50 | 15 | 10 | 115 | 20 | 90 | 66 | .274 | .332 | .374 | .706 | 1,702 |
Career AVG .274 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.
Career OBP .332 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .374 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.
Career OPS .706 vs. league average .652 across their career seasons — +8.2% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | BRO | NL | 62 | 165 | 16 | 44 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 5 | .267 | .259 (+3%) | .325 (-4%) | .345 (+12%) | .670 (+4%) | 60.6 |
| 1914 | BRO | NL | 43 | 105 | 12 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 12 | .257 | .255 (+1%) | .322 (-4%) | .339 (-10%) | .661 (-7%) | -113.1 |
| 1915 | CHF | FL | 105 | 292 | 30 | 96 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 50 | 5 | 24 | 19 | .329 | .250 (+31%) | .318 (+20%) | .332 (+35%) | .651 (+28%) | 1415.7 |
| 1916 | CHN | NL | 65 | 179 | 15 | 35 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 8 | .196 | .248 (-21%) | .314 (-22%) | .326 (-13%) | .640 (-17%) | -482.9 |
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 42 | 113 | 11 | 29 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 3 | .257 | .248 (+3%) | .314 (+3%) | .326 (+11%) | .640 (+7%) | -482.9 |
| 1917 | PIT | NL | 95 | 245 | 25 | 70 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 11 | 27 | 19 | .286 | .248 (+15%) | .312 (+15%) | .323 (+16%) | .635 (+16%) | 706.2 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 412 | 1,099 | 109 | 301 | 50 | 15 | 10 | 115 | 20 | 90 | 66 | .274 | — | — | — | — | 1,104 | ||
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 (412 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 207 | 510 | 57 | 139 | 2 | 55 | .273 |
| Away | 205 | 588 | 52 | 161 | 8 | 57 | .274 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917-09-29 | PIT | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-09-24 | PIT | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1917-09-22 | PIT | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1917-09-21 | PIT | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1917-09-20 | PIT | NY1 | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-09-19 | PIT | BSN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-09-17 | PIT | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1917-09-16 | PIT | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-09-15 | PIT | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1917-09-11 | PIT | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 319 |
| First Base | 2 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
William Fischer (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about William Fischer
- What years did William Fischer play?
- William Fischer played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1917.
- Was William Fischer a pitcher?
- No. William Fischer was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did William Fischer hit?
- William Fischer hit 10 career home runs with 301 hits.
- What was William Fischer's career batting average?
- William Fischer batted .274 over his career, with 301 hits in 1,099 at bats.
- How many RBI did William Fischer have?
- William Fischer drove in 115 runs in his career.
- Is William Fischer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. William Fischer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.