Jerry Fisher
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Jerry Fisher was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Giants. Across 17 career appearances, he went 6-9 with a 4.06 ERA and 51 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / L
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | PG | NAC | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 53.1 | 50 | 18 | 20 | 26 | 3.04 | 2.40 (-27%) | 85.2 |
| 1909 | PG | INT | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 41.0 | 38 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 2.41 | 2.55 (+5%) | 139.1 |
| 1910 | PG | EAS | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 22.1 | 47 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 10.07 | 2.79 (-261%) | -581.3 |
| 1911 | PG | EAS | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2.79 | 3.37 (+17%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 6 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 126.1 | 143 | 57 | 39 | 51 | 4.06 | — | -357 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 74 | 9 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 0 | .270 | .325 | .378 | .703 | 0 |
Career AVG .270 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.
Career OBP .325 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .378 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +16.0% above league average.
Career OPS .703 vs. league average .641 across their career seasons — +9.7% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | PG | NAC | 14 | 46 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .217 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1909 | PG | INT | 6 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .312 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1910 | PG | EAS | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1911 | PG | EAS | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .600 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 26 | 74 | 9 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 0 | .270 | — | — | — | — | 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 |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 7 |
Jerry Fisher: the record in brief
The season rows for Jerry Fisher begin in 1908. All of the seasons listed were played for the Philadelphia Giants. The bio lists Fisher's primary position as pitcher.
Across 17 games (15 starts), Fisher recorded 6 wins against 9 losses with a 4.06 ERA. The same table counts 51 strikeouts and 13 complete games. Against a 2.78 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.06 mark was 46.1% worse. In 1909, one of the busiest seasons, Fisher posted a 2.41 ERA; the league figure that year was 2.55.
The batting table for Fisher shows 20 hits in 74 at bats (.270), with 1 home run.
Most of Fisher's defensive work, 17 games, came at pitcher; the rest of the position table shows right field (7), left field (1), and center field (1). The fielding table credits Fisher with 8 putouts, 37 assists and 6 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jerry Fisher
- Was Jerry Fisher a pitcher?
- Yes. Jerry Fisher pitched in the major leagues, recording 6 wins and 51 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jerry Fisher hit?
- Jerry Fisher hit 1 career home run with 20 hits.
- What teams did Jerry Fisher play for?
- Jerry Fisher played for one team, the Philadelphia Giants (1908–1911).
- What were Jerry Fisher's career stats?
- In 17 games, Jerry Fisher went 6-9 with a 4.06 ERA, 51 strikeouts, and 126.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Jerry Fisher play?
- Jerry Fisher played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Jerry Fisher's career ERA?
- Jerry Fisher finished with a 4.06 career ERA, going 6-9 with 51 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jerry Fisher have?
- Jerry Fisher recorded 51 career strikeouts.
- Is Jerry Fisher in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jerry Fisher has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.