Chauncey Fisher
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1893-1901)
Chauncey Fisher was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1893 to 1901 for 5 teams, including the Cleveland Spiders, a span of 9 seasons. Across 66 career appearances, he went 21-26 with a 5.44 ERA and 83 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 4/27/1939 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1893-09-20
- Last Game
- 1901-07-06
Full name: Chauncey Burr Fisher
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | CL4 | NL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 26 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 5.50 | 4.66 (-18%) | 414.3 |
| 1894 | CL4 | NL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 22 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 11.45 | 5.33 (-115%) | -34.4 |
| 1894 | CIN | NL | 2 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | 153 | 83 | 46 | 17 | 7.47 | 5.33 (-40%) | -196.4 |
| 1896 | CIN | NL | 10 | 7 | 27 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 159.2 | 199 | 79 | 36 | 25 | 4.45 | 4.36 (-2%) | -495.8 |
| 1897 | BRO | NL | 9 | 7 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 149.0 | 184 | 70 | 43 | 31 | 4.23 | 4.30 (+2%) | 235.6 |
| 1901 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 15.75 | — | 0.0 |
| 1901 | SLN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 21 | 26 | 66 | 45 | 37 | 3 | 3 | 444.2 | 602 | 269 | 142 | 83 | 5.44 | — | -77 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 178 | 22 | 38 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 13 | 20 | .213 | .267 | .275 | .542 | -445 |
Career AVG .213 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.
Career SLG .275 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.
Career OPS .542 vs. league average .740 across their career seasons — 26.8% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | CL4 | NL | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1894 | CL4 | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1894 | CIN | NL | 12 | 47 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .213 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1896 | CIN | NL | 27 | 57 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 5 | .246 | .290 (-15%) | .354 (-10%) | .387 (-23%) | .741 (-17%) | -152.6 |
| 1897 | BRO | NL | 20 | 59 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 9 | .203 | .291 (-30%) | .354 (-22%) | .387 (-39%) | .741 (-31%) | -292.8 |
| 1901 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1901 | SLN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 66 | 178 | 22 | 38 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 13 | 20 | .213 | — | — | — | — | -445 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 3.0 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15.00 |
| Away | 1 | 4.0 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 15.75 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901-07-06 | STL | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-04-29 | NY1 | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901-07-06 | STL | PHI | — | 3.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-04-29 | NY1 | PHI | — | 4.0 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 66 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Chauncey Fisher (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Chauncey Fisher: the record in brief
The profile opens with Chauncey Fisher's first major league game on September 20, 1893; the last one listed came on July 6, 1901. Fisher played for the Cleveland Spiders (1893 through 1894), the Cincinnati Reds (1894 through 1896), the Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1897), the New York Giants (1901), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1901). Fisher played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on January 8, 1872, in Anderson, IN, USA, Fisher was listed at 5 feet, 11 inches and 175 pounds. Fisher died on April 27, 1939, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Chauncey Burr.
The pitching table credits Fisher with a 21-26 record and a 5.44 ERA in 66 games. The same table counts 83 strikeouts and 37 complete games. Against a 4.35 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.44 mark was 25.0% worse. No season topped the 10 wins of 1896. 1897 was Fisher's sharpest full season, a 4.23 ERA against the league's 4.30.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chauncey Fisher
- What years did Chauncey Fisher play?
- Chauncey Fisher played in Major League Baseball from 1893 to 1901.
- Was Chauncey Fisher a pitcher?
- Yes. Chauncey Fisher pitched in the major leagues, recording 21 wins and 83 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Chauncey Fisher hit?
- Chauncey Fisher hit 1 career home run with 38 hits.
- What teams did Chauncey Fisher play for?
- Chauncey Fisher played for 5 teams: the Cleveland Spiders (1893–1894), the Cincinnati Reds (1894, 1896), the Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1897), the New York Giants (1901), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1901).
- What were Chauncey Fisher's career stats?
- In 66 games, Chauncey Fisher went 21-26 with a 5.44 ERA, 83 strikeouts, 444.2 innings pitched, and 3 saves.
- What position did Chauncey Fisher play?
- Chauncey Fisher played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chauncey Fisher and how much did he weigh?
- Chauncey Fisher was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Chauncey Fisher's career ERA?
- Chauncey Fisher finished with a 5.44 career ERA, going 21-26 with 83 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Chauncey Fisher have?
- Chauncey Fisher recorded 83 career strikeouts.
- Is Chauncey Fisher in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chauncey Fisher has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.