Cherokee Fisher
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1871-1878)
Cherokee Fisher was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1878 for 8 teams, including the Rockford Forest Citys, a span of 8 seasons. Across 165 career appearances, he went 56-84 with a 2.61 ERA and 123 strikeouts. He also batted .236 with 3 home runs. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 611.0.
- 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
- 5'9" / 164 lb
- Born
- 1844 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Died
- 9/26/1912 in New York, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1871-05-06
- Last Game
- 1878-07-09
Full name: William Charles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | RC1 | 4 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 213.0 | 295 | 103 | 31 | 15 | 4.35 | 4.22 (-3%) | 901.5 | |
| 1872 | BL1 | 10 | 1 | 19 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 110.0 | 93 | 22 | 11 | 20 | 1.80 | 3.66 (+51%) | 815.1 | |
| 1873 | PH1 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 84.1 | 90 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 1.81 | 3.40 (+47%) | 253.4 | |
| 1874 | HR1 | 13 | 23 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 322.1 | 416 | 83 | 13 | 25 | 2.32 | 2.19 (-6%) | 1028.2 | |
| 1875 | PH2 | 22 | 19 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 358.0 | 345 | 79 | 9 | 18 | 1.99 | 2.23 (+11%) | -1845.0 | |
| 1876 | CN1 | NL | 4 | 20 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 229.1 | 294 | 77 | 6 | 29 | 3.02 | 2.31 (-31%) | -542.3 |
| 1878 | PRO | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4.00 | 2.30 (-74%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 56 | 84 | 165 | 141 | 126 | 4 | 3 | 1,326.0 | 1,547 | 385 | 80 | 123 | 2.61 | — | 611 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 252 | 1,155 | 179 | 273 | 28 | 10 | 3 | 141 | 10 | 12 | 34 | .236 | .244 | .286 | .530 | -2,451 |
Career AVG .236 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.
Career OBP .244 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.
Career SLG .286 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.
Career OPS .530 vs. league average .619 across their career seasons — 14.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | RC1 | 25 | 123 | 24 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 1 | .228 | .286 (-21%) | .311 (-21%) | .383 (-15%) | .695 (-18%) | -344.5 | |
| 1872 | BL1 | 46 | 225 | 39 | 52 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 36 | 1 | 2 | 5 | .231 | .285 (-19%) | .296 (-20%) | .347 (-9%) | .644 (-14%) | -482.4 | |
| 1873 | PH1 | 51 | 253 | 50 | 66 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 37 | 2 | 4 | 5 | .261 | .290 (-10%) | .304 (-10%) | .357 (-13%) | .661 (-12%) | -417.7 | |
| 1874 | HR1 | 52 | 241 | 28 | 54 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 2 | 7 | .224 | .273 (-18%) | .282 (-18%) | .333 (-24%) | .615 (-21%) | -676.3 | |
| 1875 | PH2 | 41 | 177 | 26 | 41 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | .232 | .253 (-9%) | .260 (-10%) | .309 (-16%) | .570 (-13%) | -276.0 | |
| 1876 | CN1 | NL | 35 | 129 | 12 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .248 | .265 (-6%) | .277 (-11%) | .320 (-20%) | .598 (-16%) | -254.0 |
| 1877 | CHN | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1878 | PRO | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 252 | 1,155 | 179 | 273 | 28 | 10 | 3 | 141 | 10 | 12 | 34 | .236 | — | — | — | — | -2,451 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2B | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 3B | 26 | 24 | 57 | 43 | 50 | 2 |
| OF | 93 | 26 | 109 | 19 | 37 | 5 |
| P | 165 | 70 | 127 | 210 | 58 | 7 |
| SS | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | RC1 | 1B | 2 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1871 | RC1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1871 | RC1 | P | 24 | 24 | 22 | 54 | 6 | 3 |
| 1872 | BL1 | 3B | 18 | 17 | 45 | 29 | 33 | 2 |
| 1872 | BL1 | OF | 19 | 17 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 1872 | BL1 | P | 19 | 11 | 14 | 21 | 11 | 1 |
| 1873 | PH1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1873 | PH1 | 2B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1873 | PH1 | OF | 46 | 0 | 72 | 12 | 29 | 3 |
| 1873 | PH1 | P | 13 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 1874 | HR1 | 3B | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 0 |
| 1874 | HR1 | OF | 12 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1874 | HR1 | P | 39 | 35 | 29 | 46 | 15 | 2 |
| 1874 | HR1 | SS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1875 | PH2 | OF | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1875 | PH2 | P | 41 | 0 | 33 | 53 | 10 | 1 |
| 1876 | CN1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1876 | CN1 | OF | 11 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1876 | CN1 | P | 28 | 0 | 19 | 27 | 12 | 0 |
| 1876 | CN1 | SS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1877 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1878 | PRO | P | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 165 |
| First Base | 4 |
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 25 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 21 |
| Right Field | 70 |
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Cherokee Fisher (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Cherokee Fisher: the record in brief
Cherokee Fisher's major league career runs from a debut on May 6, 1871 to a final game on July 9, 1878. The team column moves through the Rockford Forest Citys (1871), the Baltimore Canaries (1872), the Philadelphia Athletics (1873), the Hartford Dark Blues (1874), the Philadelphia Whites (1875), the Cincinnati Reds (1876), the Chicago White Stockings (1877), and the Providence Grays (1878). Fisher, a pitcher by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 5-foot-9 and 164 pounds. The birth record reads in 1844, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Fisher died on September 26, 1912, in New York, NY, USA. The given name on file is William Charles Fisher.
Fisher's career pitching line is 56 wins, 84 losses and a 2.61 ERA over 165 appearances. The totals include 123 strikeouts and 126 complete games. Fisher's 2.61 ERA was close to the 2.73 league figure for those seasons. 1875 brought Fisher a season-high 22 wins. 1875 was Fisher's sharpest full season, a 1.99 ERA against the league's 2.23.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cherokee Fisher
- What years did Cherokee Fisher play?
- Cherokee Fisher played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1878.
- Was Cherokee Fisher a pitcher?
- Yes. Cherokee Fisher pitched in the major leagues, recording 56 wins and 123 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Cherokee Fisher hit?
- Cherokee Fisher hit 3 career home runs with 273 hits.
- What teams did Cherokee Fisher play for?
- Cherokee Fisher played for 8 teams: the Rockford Forest Citys (1871), the Baltimore Canaries (1872), the Philadelphia Athletics (1873), the Hartford Dark Blues (1874), the Philadelphia Whites (1875), the Cincinnati Reds (1876), the Chicago White Stockings (1877), and the Providence Grays (1878).
- What were Cherokee Fisher's career stats?
- In 165 games, Cherokee Fisher went 56-84 with a 2.61 ERA, 123 strikeouts, 1,326.0 innings pitched, and 3 saves. At the plate he had 273 hits and 3 home runs.
- What position did Cherokee Fisher play?
- Cherokee Fisher played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Cherokee Fisher and how much did he weigh?
- Cherokee Fisher was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 164 pounds.
- What was Cherokee Fisher's career ERA?
- Cherokee Fisher finished with a 2.61 career ERA, going 56-84 with 123 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Cherokee Fisher have?
- Cherokee Fisher recorded 123 career strikeouts.
- Is Cherokee Fisher in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Cherokee Fisher has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.