George Fisher
Born: 8/20/1855 in Wilmington, DE, USA
Died: 1/29/1937 in Oakland, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-08-09 | Final Game: 1884-09-12
Bats: L | Height: 5'9"
Full name: George Cresse Fisher
Biography
George Fisher was a professional baseball player born in 1855, who had a brief career in the major leagues during the mid-1880s. He played as a position player, participating in a total of 14 games from August 9, 1884, to September 12, 1884. Fisher's tenure in the league was marked by the early years of professional baseball, a time when the game was evolving rapidly, and teams were beginning to establish themselves in what would become a beloved American pastime.
During his time on the field, Fisher recorded 5 hits in 53 at-bats, culminating in a batting average of .094. He did not hit any home runs, nor did he accumulate any runs batted in or stolen bases. Despite his limited statistical output, George Fisher contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during an era characterized by the burgeoning popularity of the sport and the formation of professional leagues. His legacy, while not marked by prolific numbers, reflects the spirit of the game’s formative years.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 53 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.094 | 0.094 | 0.094 | 0.189 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CL2 | NL | 6 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1884 | WIL | UA | 8 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.069 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 6 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CL2 | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | CL2 | 2B | 6 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| 1884 | WIL | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1884 | WIL | OF | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 1 |