Red Fisher
Born: 6/22/1887 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Died: 1/31/1940 in Louisville, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-04-21 | Final Game: 1910-06-30
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 176 lbs
Full name: John Gustave Fisher
Biography
Red Fisher, born in 1887, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from April 21, 1910, to June 30, 1910. Playing primarily as a position player, Fisher made a modest but notable impact during his time in the major leagues. Over the course of 23 games, he recorded 9 hits, contributing to a batting average of .125. Despite a lack of home runs, he demonstrated speed on the base paths with 5 stolen bases and drove in 3 runs, showcasing his potential as a disruptive force on the field.
Fisher's playing career occurred during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a time of increasing offensive output. Although his time in the majors was short-lived, Fisher's agility on the bases and his role as a position player reflect the diverse skill sets that characterized the game during this formative era. His contributions, though limited in statistical prominence, are part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 72 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 0.125 | 0.222 | 0.181 | 0.403 | -405.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | SLA | AL | 23 | 72 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 0.125 | -405.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 19 | 18 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | SLA | OF | 19 | 18 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 15 |
| Right Field | 4 |