George Fisher
Born: 1/16/1899 in Wesley, IA, USA
Died: 5/15/1994 in St. Cloud, MN, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-04-24 | Final Game: 1932-08-07
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: George Aloys Fisher
Biography
George Fisher, born in 1899, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who had an impactful career from 1923 to 1932. Known for his exceptional batting skills, Fisher played in 138 games and finished his career with a remarkable batting average of .335. His offensive contributions included 114 hits, 8 home runs, and 71 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs and make significant contributions to his team's success. Additionally, he displayed speed on the basepaths, recording 6 stolen bases during his tenure in the league.
Fisher's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the game was evolving in the post-Deadball Era. His hitting prowess and ability to get on base made him a valuable asset to his teams, allowing him to leave a lasting impression on the game. Although he played for a relatively short span, his performance remains a testament to the talent that defined that era of baseball.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.0 | 31.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.097 | 0.176 | 0.097 | 0.273 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 27.0 | 24.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.083 | 0.154 | 0.083 | 0.237 |
| 1930 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1931 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.500 | 0.333 | 0.833 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138 | 340 | 62 | 114 | 21 | 6 | 8 | 71 | 6 | 37 | 35 | 0.335 | 0.402 | 0.503 | 0.905 | 1496.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | WSN | AL | 13 | 23 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0.261 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | WSN | AL | 15 | 41 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0.220 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | STL | NL | 92 | 254 | 49 | 95 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 61 | 4 | 25 | 21 | 0.374 | 1496.7 |
| 1932 | SLA | AL | 18 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | WS | SLN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 88 | 0 | 149 | 8 | 9 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | WS1 | OF | 5 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1924 | WS1 | OF | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930 | SLN | OF | 67 | 0 | 122 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 1932 | SLA | OF | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 31 |
| Right Field | 56 |