Jack Fisher
Born: 3/4/1939 in Frostburg, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1959-04-14 | Final Game: 1969-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: John Howard Fisher
Biography
Jack Fisher, born in 1939, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1969. Known for his durability and competitive spirit on the mound, Fisher’s career spanned a transformative period in baseball, marked by the shift from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Over his ten-year career, he compiled a record of 86 wins and 139 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.06. Fisher struck out a total of 1,017 batters, showcasing his ability to dominate hitters despite the challenges posed by the evolving landscape of the sport.
Fisher played for several teams during his career, including the New York Mets and the Baltimore Orioles. He was particularly noted for his resilience, often taking the mound in difficult situations and providing his teams with valuable innings. In addition to his strikeout prowess, Fisher recorded 9 saves, highlighting his versatility as a pitcher capable of closing out games when needed. Although he faced ups and downs throughout his career, Fisher’s contributions to the teams he played for and his role in an era of change in baseball have secured him a place in the annals of the game’s history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 139 | 400 | 265 | 62 | 9 | 9 | 1975.7 | 2061 | 891 | 193 | 605 | 1017 | 4.06 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | BAL | AL | 1 | 6 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 88.7 | 76 | 30 | 38 | 52 | 3.05 | 424.8 |
| 1960 | BAL | AL | 12 | 11 | 40 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 197.7 | 174 | 75 | 78 | 99 | 3.41 | 1147.7 |
| 1961 | BAL | AL | 10 | 13 | 36 | 25 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 196.0 | 205 | 85 | 75 | 118 | 3.90 | 1629.9 |
| 1962 | BAL | AL | 7 | 9 | 32 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 152.0 | 173 | 86 | 56 | 81 | 5.09 | -2774.4 |
| 1963 | SFG | NL | 6 | 10 | 36 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 116.0 | 132 | 59 | 38 | 57 | 4.58 | - |
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 10 | 17 | 40 | 34 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 227.7 | 256 | 107 | 56 | 115 | 4.23 | -1174.8 |
| 1965 | NYN | NL | 8 | 24 | 43 | 36 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 253.7 | 252 | 111 | 68 | 116 | 3.94 | -552.3 |
| 1966 | NYN | NL | 11 | 14 | 38 | 33 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 230.0 | 229 | 94 | 54 | 127 | 3.68 | -1252.2 |
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 9 | 18 | 39 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 220.3 | 251 | 115 | 64 | 117 | 4.70 | -1948.9 |
| 1968 | CHW | AL | 8 | 13 | 35 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180.7 | 176 | 60 | 48 | 80 | 2.99 | - |
| 1969 | CIN | NL | 4 | 4 | 34 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 113.0 | 137 | 69 | 30 | 55 | 5.50 | -1668.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | 594 | 32 | 74 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 1 | 38 | 201 | 0.125 | 0.181 | 0.148 | 0.329 | -4315.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | BAL | AL | 27 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.130 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | BAL | AL | 40 | 60 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 25 | 0.183 | -282.5 |
| 1961 | BAL | AL | 36 | 56 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 0.089 | -617.0 |
| 1962 | BAL | AL | 33 | 49 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 0.102 | -468.2 |
| 1963 | SFG | NL | 36 | 29 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0.103 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 40 | 76 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 0.158 | -580.2 |
| 1965 | NYN | NL | 43 | 78 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 0.154 | -591.5 |
| 1966 | NYN | NL | 38 | 67 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 0.090 | -613.0 |
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 39 | 70 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 0.100 | -686.2 |
| 1968 | CHW | AL | 35 | 53 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.113 | -476.6 |
| 1969 | CIN | NL | 34 | 33 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.121 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 400 | 265 | 157 | 312 | 15 | 18 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | BAL | P | 27 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | BAL | P | 40 | 20 | 11 | 33 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | BAL | P | 36 | 25 | 8 | 22 | 2 | 1 |
| 1962 | BAL | P | 32 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963 | SFN | P | 36 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | NYN | P | 40 | 34 | 18 | 34 | 3 | 5 |
| 1965 | NYN | P | 43 | 36 | 27 | 49 | 1 | 4 |
| 1966 | NYN | P | 38 | 33 | 26 | 45 | 3 | 3 |
| 1967 | NYN | P | 39 | 30 | 15 | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | CHA | P | 35 | 28 | 18 | 24 | 1 | 2 |
| 1969 | CIN | P | 34 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 400 |