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
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 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | BSN | NL | 6 | 16 | 31 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 214.0 | 257 | 101 | 82 | 84 | 4.25 | -3184.1 |
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 | -173.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | BSN | NL | 39 | 99 | 8 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 22 | 0.212 | -173.7 |
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 | P | 31 | 21 | 19 | 30 | 4 | 0 |
| 1904 | BSN | OF | 6 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 31 |
| Center Field | 6 |