Tom Fisher

Born: 11/1/1880 in Anderson, IN, USA

Died: 9/3/1972 in Anderson, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-04-17 | Final Game: 1904-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Thomas Chalmers Fisher

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Biography

Tom Fisher was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1880, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief stint during the 1904 season. He made his debut on April 17, 1904, and concluded his playing career on October 3 of the same year. Despite a challenging season, Fisher's contributions to his team and the sport during the early years of the 20th century reflect the evolving nature of baseball as it transitioned from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game. Throughout his career, Fisher compiled a win-loss record of 6-16, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.25. He recorded a total of 84 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and maintain competitive pitching despite the challenges he faced. While he did not register any saves, his role as a pitcher during this formative period in baseball history allowed him to be part of a game that was beginning to see changes in strategy and player development. Fisher's brief but notable career remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	16	31	21	19	2	0	214.0	257	101	5	82	84	4.25	0

Career ERA 4.25 vs. league average 2.66 across their career seasons — 59.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1904	BSN	NL	6	16	31	21	19	2	0	214.0	257	101	82	84	4.25	2.66 (-60%)	-3191.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
39	99	8	21	1	0	2	8	0	7	22	0.212	0.264	0.283	0.547	-173.9

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OBP .264 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career SLG .283 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.547 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1904	BSN	NL	39	99	8	21	1	0	2	8	0	7	22	0.212	.246 (-14%)	.300 (-12%)	.321 (-12%)	.622 (-12%)	-173.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	6	4	7	0	3	0
P	31	21	19	30	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	BSN	OF	6	4	7	0	3	0
1904	BSN	P	31	21	19	30	4	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	31
Center Field	6