Wilbur Fisher
Born: 7/18/1894 in Green Bottom, WV, USA
Died: 10/24/1960 in Welch, WV, USA
MLB Debut: 1916-06-13 | Final Game: 1916-06-13
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 174 lbs
Full name: Wilbur McCullough Fisher
Biography
Wilbur Fisher, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player whose career was brief yet notable for its rarity. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball for a single game on June 13, 1916. While his time in the league was limited, Fisher's presence on a major league roster during the early 20th century places him among a select group of athletes who participated in the formative years of modern baseball.
In his lone appearance, Fisher recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in, concluding his statistical career with a batting average of 0.0. Despite the absence of traditional statistical achievements, his status as a player is emblematic of the era's intense competition and the challenges faced by athletes in securing a place in the major leagues. Fisher's story serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their time on the field was fleeting.
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 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
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College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall University | Huntington | WV | 1915, 1916 |