John Fishel, baseball player, 1988-1988

John Fishel

Born: 11/8/1962 in Fullerton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-07-14 | Final Game: 1988-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John Alan Fishel

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Biography

John Fishel, born in 1962, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball. His career spanned a brief period in 1988, during which he played for the team from July 14 to October 2. Fishel appeared in 19 games, where he showcased his skills on the field, finishing his season with 6 hits, including 1 home run, and 2 RBIs. He concluded his playing career with a batting average of .231. While Fishel's time in the major leagues was short, his journey reflects the challenges faced by many athletes during the late 1980s, a period marked by intense competition and the evolving dynamics of the game. Although he did not achieve extensive statistics, his contributions to his team and the experiences he gained during his tenure in MLB added to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 26 1 6 0 0 1 2 0 3 6 0.231 0.310 0.346 0.656 0.0

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.656 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1988 HOU NL 19 26 1 6 0 0 1 2 0 3 6 0.231 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 6 2 2 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 HOU OF 6 2 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 5
Right Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California State University Fullerton Fullerton CA 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985