Bob Fisher
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1912-1919)
Bob Fisher was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1919 for 4 teams, including the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 8 seasons. In 503 career games, he hit .276 with 480 hits, 11 home runs, and 170 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 35.
- 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 170 lb
- Died
- 8/4/1963 in Jacksonville, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1912-06-03
- Last Game
- 1919-04-25
Full name: Robert Taylor Fisher
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 503 | 1,742 | 189 | 480 | 61 | 26 | 11 | 170 | 48 | 80 | 157 | .276 | .309 | .359 | .668 | 35 |
Career AVG .276 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.
Career OBP .309 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .359 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +5.9% above league average.
Career OPS .668 vs. league average .661 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | BRO | NL | 82 | 257 | 27 | 60 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 7 | 14 | 32 | .233 | .268 (-13%) | .335 (-19%) | .358 (-18%) | .694 (-18%) | -764.0 |
| 1913 | BRO | NL | 132 | 474 | 42 | 124 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 54 | 16 | 10 | 43 | .262 | .259 (+1%) | .325 (-14%) | .345 (+2%) | .670 (-6%) | -609.0 |
| 1914 | CHN | NL | 15 | 50 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | .300 | .255 (+18%) | .322 (+5%) | .339 (+24%) | .661 (+15%) | 90.3 |
| 1915 | CHN | NL | 147 | 568 | 70 | 163 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 53 | 9 | 30 | 51 | .287 | .250 (+15%) | .318 (+2%) | .332 (+11%) | .651 (+7%) | 598.2 |
| 1916 | CIN | NL | 61 | 136 | 9 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 14 | .272 | .248 (+9%) | .314 (-1%) | .326 (+6%) | .640 (+3%) | 23.8 |
| 1918 | SLN | NL | 63 | 246 | 36 | 78 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 7 | 15 | 11 | .317 | .255 (+24%) | .318 (+12%) | .326 (+26%) | .645 (+19%) | 695.4 |
| 1919 | SLN | NL | 3 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 503 | 1,742 | 189 | 480 | 61 | 26 | 11 | 170 | 48 | 80 | 157 | .276 | — | — | — | — | 35 | ||
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 (504 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 257 | 877 | 96 | 240 | 4 | 90 | .274 |
| Away | 247 | 868 | 94 | 241 | 7 | 89 | .278 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919-04-25 | STL | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919-04-24 | STL | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919-04-23 | STL | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-09-01 | STL | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918-08-29 | STL | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918-08-29 | STL | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-26 | STL | NY1 | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-26 | STL | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-22 | STL | BRO | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-22 | STL | BRO | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | BRO | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912 | BRO | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | BRO | SS | 74 | 0 | 121 | 200 | 29 | 23 |
| 1913 | BRO | SS | 131 | 0 | 263 | 364 | 52 | 60 |
| 1914 | CHN | SS | 15 | 0 | 20 | 46 | 4 | 3 |
| 1915 | CHN | SS | 145 | 0 | 277 | 434 | 51 | 35 |
| 1916 | CIN | 2B | 6 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | CIN | SS | 29 | 0 | 52 | 81 | 14 | 9 |
| 1918 | SLN | 2B | 63 | 0 | 147 | 232 | 8 | 34 |
| 1919 | SLN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 74 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 395 |
| Left Field | 1 |
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Bob Fisher: the record in brief
Bob Fisher played a first major league game on June 3, 1912 and a last one on April 25, 1919. By club, Fisher's seasons break down as the Brooklyn Dodgers (1912), the Brooklyn Superbas (1913), the Chicago Cubs (1914 through 1915), the Cincinnati Reds (1916), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1918 to 1919). The bio lists Fisher as a shortstop who threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 5-foot-9 and 170 pounds. Fisher was born on November 3, 1886, in Nashville, TN, USA. Fisher died on August 4, 1963, in Jacksonville, FL, USA. Bob Fisher was the playing name; the full given name is Robert Taylor.
Fisher's career batting table shows 503 games, 1,742 at bats and 480 hits, a .276 average, along with 11 home runs, 170 runs batted in, and 48 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .309 and .359 give Fisher a career OPS of .668. Over the seasons Fisher played, league hitters batted .257; the .276 career figure is 7.4% above that. Fisher collected a career-high 163 hits in 1915.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Fisher
- What years did Bob Fisher play?
- Bob Fisher played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1919.
- Was Bob Fisher a pitcher?
- No. Bob Fisher was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Bob Fisher hit?
- Bob Fisher hit 11 career home runs with 480 hits.
- What teams did Bob Fisher play for?
- Bob Fisher played for 4 teams: the Brooklyn Superbas (1912–1913), the Chicago Cubs (1914–1915), the Cincinnati Reds (1916), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1918–1919).
- What were Bob Fisher's career stats?
- In 503 games, Bob Fisher had 480 hits, 11 home runs, 170 RBI, 189 runs, and 48 stolen bases, with a .276 batting average.
- What position did Bob Fisher play?
- Bob Fisher played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bob Fisher and how much did he weigh?
- Bob Fisher was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bob Fisher hit each season?
- Bob Fisher's home runs by season: 0 in 1912, 4 in 1913, 0 in 1914, 5 in 1915, 0 in 1916, 2 in 1918, and 0 in 1919. His most in one season was 5, in 1915.
- What was Bob Fisher's career batting average?
- Bob Fisher batted .276 over his career, with 480 hits in 1,742 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bob Fisher have?
- Bob Fisher drove in 170 runs in his career.
- Is Bob Fisher in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Fisher has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.