George Fisher
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884)
George Fisher was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1884 for the Cleveland Blues and the Wilmington Quicksteps. In 14 career games, he hit .094 with 5 hits.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / —
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / —
- Died
- 1/29/1937 in Oakland, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-08-09
- Last Game
- 1884-09-12
Full name: George Cresse Fisher
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 | .094 | .094 | .094 | .189 | 0 |
Career AVG .094 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 61.2% below league average.
Career OBP .094 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 66.2% below league average.
Career SLG .094 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 71.2% below league average.
Career OPS .189 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — 68.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CL2 | NL | 6 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | WIL | UA | 8 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .069 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 14 | 53 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .094 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 1 |
George Fisher: the record in brief
George Fisher's major league career runs from a debut on August 9, 1884 to a final game on September 12, 1884. By club, Fisher's seasons break down as the Cleveland Blues (1884) and the Wilmington Quicksteps (1884). Fisher is listed as a second baseman. Fisher was born on August 20, 1855, in Wilmington, DE, USA. Fisher's death is recorded on January 29, 1937, in Oakland, CA, USA. George Fisher was the playing name; the full given name is George Cresse.
Fisher collected 5 hits in 53 at bats across 14 games, good for a .094 batting average. Reaching base at a .094 clip and slugging .094, Fisher finished with a .189 OPS. Fisher's .094 average ran 61.2% below the .243 that the league posted over the same seasons. Fisher collected a career-high 3 hits in 1884. The best average in the busiest seasons was .125, in 1884.
The position table credits Fisher with 6 games at second base and also lists 6 at center field, 2 at shortstop, and 1 at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Fisher
- Was George Fisher a pitcher?
- No. George Fisher was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did George Fisher hit?
- George Fisher hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did George Fisher play for?
- George Fisher played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Blues (1884) and the Wilmington Quicksteps (1884).
- What were George Fisher's career stats?
- In 14 games, George Fisher had 5 hits and 2 runs, with a .094 batting average.
- What position did George Fisher play?
- George Fisher played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Fisher?
- George Fisher was listed at 5 feet 9 inches.
- What was George Fisher's career batting average?
- George Fisher batted .094 over his career, with 5 hits in 53 at bats.
- Is George Fisher in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Fisher has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.