Maurice Fisher
Born: 2/16/1931 in Uniondale, IN, USA
Died: 5/13/2022 in Galion, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1955-04-16 | Final Game: 1955-04-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Maurice Wayne Fisher
Biography
Maurice Fisher, born in 1931, was a professional baseball player whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned a single day on April 16, 1955. As a position player, Fisher's time in the league was marked by his participation in just one game, during which he did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Despite the lack of conventional statistical achievements, Fisher's inclusion in the professional ranks places him among the select few who have reached the pinnacle of the sport.
Fisher's career is a reflection of the fierce competition and the challenges faced by many aspiring players during the mid-20th century. The era was characterized by a rapidly evolving game, with increasing integration and the establishment of new talent pipelines. Although his major league tenure was fleeting, Maurice Fisher's story serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who strive for success in baseball, often with only a moment in the spotlight.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | CIN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |