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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | BRO | NL | 82 | 257 | 27 | 60 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 7 | 14 | 32 | 0.233 | -906.1 |
| 1913 | BRO | NL | 132 | 474 | 42 | 124 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 54 | 16 | 10 | 43 | 0.262 | -774.4 |
| 1914 | CHC | NL | 15 | 50 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0.300 | 93.5 |
| 1915 | CHC | NL | 147 | 568 | 70 | 163 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 53 | 9 | 30 | 51 | 0.287 | 608.9 |
| 1916 | CIN | NL | 61 | 136 | 9 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 0.272 | 33.0 |
| 1918 | STL | NL | 63 | 246 | 36 | 78 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 0.317 | 718.1 |
| 1919 | STL | NL | 3 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
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 | SS | 29 | 0 | 52 | 81 | 14 | 9 |
| 1916 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | SLN | 2B | 63 | 0 | 147 | 232 | 8 | 34 |
| 1919 | SLN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 74 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 395 |
| Left Field | 1 |