Bob Fisher, baseball player, 1912-1919

Bob Fisher

Born: 11/3/1886 in Nashville, TN, USA

Died: 8/4/1963 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-06-03 | Final Game: 1919-04-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Robert Taylor Fisher

Biography

Bob Fisher, born in 1886, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1919. Playing primarily as a position player, Fisher participated in 503 games throughout his career, where he achieved a commendable batting average of .276. He recorded a total of 480 hits, which included 11 home runs and 170 runs batted in (RBIs). Additionally, Fisher showcased his speed on the basepaths, stealing 48 bases during his time in the league. Fisher's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, bridging the gap between the deadball era and the more dynamic, offensive-minded styles that would emerge in subsequent decades. His contributions on the field demonstrated a blend of consistent hitting and base-running prowess, allowing him to maintain a respectable presence in the game. Although he may not have reached the fame of some of his contemporaries, Bob Fisher's solid performance and versatility as a player secured his place in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
503 1742 189 480 61 26 11 170 48 80 157 0.276 0.309 0.359 0.668 -227.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 73 0 165 244 12 36
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 394 0 733 1125 150 130

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 74
Third Base 1
Shortstop 395
Left Field 1