Gus Fisher
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911-1912)
Gus Fisher was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1912 for the Cleveland Guardians and the New York Yankees, a span of 2 seasons. In 74 career games, he hit .254 with 54 hits and 12 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- Died
- 4/8/1972 in Portland, OR, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-04-18
- Last Game
- 1912-05-10
Full name: August Harris Fisher
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 213 | 21 | 54 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 32 | .254 | .293 | .310 | .603 | -343 |
Career AVG .254 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.
Career OBP .293 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.
Career SLG .310 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.
Career OPS .603 vs. league average .694 across their career seasons — 13.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | CLE | AL | 70 | 203 | 20 | 53 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 28 | .261 | .266 (-2%) | .336 (-10%) | .356 (-10%) | .693 (-10%) | -343.2 |
| 1912 | NYA | AL | 4 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 74 | 213 | 21 | 54 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 32 | .254 | — | — | — | — | -343 | ||
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
View full game log (75 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 44 | 119 | 12 | 34 | 0 | 6 | .286 |
| Away | 31 | 95 | 9 | 21 | 0 | 8 | .221 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912-05-10 | NYY | SLA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912-05-03 | NYY | PHA | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-04-27 | NYY | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912-04-26 | NYY | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1911-10-04 | CLE | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-30 | CLE | PHA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-26 | CLE | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-24 | CLE | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-19 | CLE | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1911-09-16 | CLE | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 63 |
| First Base | 1 |
Gus Fisher: the record in brief
According to the bio, Gus Fisher debuted on April 18, 1911 and played a final game on May 10, 1912. The season rows list, in order, the Cleveland Naps (1911) and the New York Highlanders (1912). Born on October 21, 1885, in Pottsboro, TX, USA, Fisher is listed as a catcher and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5 feet, 10 inches and 175 pounds. Fisher's death is recorded on April 8, 1972, in Portland, OR, USA. The given name on file is August Harris Fisher.
The batting record for Fisher: 74 games, 54 hits in 213 at bats, and a .254 average; the totals also include 12 RBI. Fisher's career OPS of .603 combines a .293 on-base mark with .310 slugging. Fisher's .254 average ran 5.3% below the .268 that the league posted over the same seasons. The highest hit total in a season was 53, in 1911. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .261 in 1911, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gus Fisher
- What years did Gus Fisher play?
- Gus Fisher played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1912.
- Was Gus Fisher a pitcher?
- No. Gus Fisher was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Gus Fisher hit?
- Gus Fisher hit 0 career home runs with 54 hits.
- What teams did Gus Fisher play for?
- Gus Fisher played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Naps (1911) and the New York Highlanders (1912).
- What were Gus Fisher's career stats?
- In 74 games, Gus Fisher had 54 hits, 12 RBI, 21 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .254 batting average.
- What position did Gus Fisher play?
- Gus Fisher played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gus Fisher and how much did he weigh?
- Gus Fisher was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Gus Fisher's career batting average?
- Gus Fisher batted .254 over his career, with 54 hits in 213 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gus Fisher have?
- Gus Fisher drove in 12 runs in his career.
- Is Gus Fisher in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gus Fisher has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.