Ray Fisher
Born: 10/4/1887 in Middlebury, VT, USA
Died: 11/3/1982 in Ann Arbor, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-07-02 | Final Game: 1920-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Ray Lyle Fisher
Biography
Ray Fisher was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1910 to 1920. Born in 1887, Fisher made his mark during an era characterized by a transition in baseball techniques and strategies, notably shifting away from the deadball era towards a more offensive style of play. He played a significant role in this evolution, showcasing his talents primarily with the Cincinnati Reds and briefly with the New York Yankees.
Fisher concluded his career with a win-loss record of 100-94 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.82, reflecting his effectiveness on the mound. Over his career, he amassed 680 strikeouts and recorded 7 saves, demonstrating his ability to dominate hitters during a time when pitching was becoming increasingly specialized. Fisher’s contributions to the game extended beyond just statistics; he was known for his competitive spirit and skillful pitching, which helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. His legacy remains an important part of baseball history, exemplifying the skill and dedication that defined the early 20th-century game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 94 | 278 | 208 | 110 | 19 | 7 | 1755.7 | 1667 | 550 | 34 | 481 | 680 | 2.82 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | NYY | AL | 5 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 92.3 | 95 | 30 | 18 | 42 | 2.92 | - |
| 1911 | NYY | AL | 10 | 11 | 29 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 171.7 | 178 | 62 | 55 | 99 | 3.25 | - |
| 1912 | NYY | AL | 2 | 8 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 90.3 | 107 | 59 | 32 | 47 | 5.88 | - |
| 1913 | NYY | AL | 12 | 16 | 43 | 31 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 246.3 | 244 | 87 | 71 | 92 | 3.18 | - |
| 1914 | NYY | AL | 10 | 12 | 29 | 26 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 209.0 | 177 | 53 | 61 | 86 | 2.28 | - |
| 1915 | NYY | AL | 18 | 11 | 30 | 28 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 247.7 | 219 | 58 | 62 | 97 | 2.11 | - |
| 1916 | NYY | AL | 11 | 8 | 31 | 21 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 179.0 | 191 | 63 | 51 | 56 | 3.17 | - |
| 1917 | NYY | AL | 8 | 9 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 144.0 | 126 | 35 | 43 | 64 | 2.19 | - |
| 1919 | CIN | NL | 14 | 5 | 26 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 174.3 | 141 | 42 | 38 | 41 | 2.17 | 10.0 |
| 1920 | CIN | NL | 10 | 11 | 33 | 22 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 201.0 | 189 | 61 | 50 | 56 | 2.73 | 399.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 278 | 587 | 45 | 105 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 5 | 18 | 97 | 0.179 | 0.209 | 0.216 | 0.425 | -2747.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | NYY | AL | 17 | 29 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.103 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | NYY | AL | 29 | 59 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.119 | -494.7 |
| 1912 | NYY | AL | 17 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.065 | 0.0 |
| 1913 | NYY | AL | 43 | 79 | 5 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0.278 | -166.2 |
| 1914 | NYY | AL | 29 | 65 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0.138 | -551.2 |
| 1915 | NYY | AL | 30 | 83 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 0.108 | -689.9 |
| 1916 | NYY | AL | 31 | 62 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 0.177 | -235.7 |
| 1917 | NYY | AL | 23 | 50 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.180 | -228.5 |
| 1919 | CIN | NL | 26 | 59 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 0.271 | -78.5 |
| 1920 | CIN | NL | 33 | 70 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0.243 | -302.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | WS | CIN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2.35 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | WS | CIN | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2.35 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 278 | 7 | 75 | 610 | 39 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | NYA | P | 17 | 7 | 2 | 37 | 3 | 0 |
| 1911 | NYA | P | 29 | 0 | 6 | 67 | 5 | 1 |
| 1912 | NYA | P | 17 | 0 | 6 | 38 | 4 | 0 |
| 1913 | NYA | P | 43 | 0 | 12 | 85 | 7 | 0 |
| 1914 | NYA | P | 29 | 0 | 8 | 77 | 4 | 4 |
| 1915 | NYA | P | 30 | 0 | 9 | 76 | 6 | 0 |
| 1916 | NYA | P | 31 | 0 | 6 | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| 1917 | NYA | P | 23 | 0 | 12 | 42 | 2 | 5 |
| 1919 | CIN | P | 26 | 0 | 8 | 68 | 2 | 1 |
| 1920 | CIN | P | 33 | 0 | 6 | 69 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 278 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlebury College | Middlebury | VT | 1907, 1908 |