Oscar Fuhr
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1921-1925)
Oscar Fuhr was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1925 for the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 5 seasons. Across 63 career appearances, he went 3-12 with a 6.35 ERA and 59 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 176 lb
- Died
- 3/29/1975 in Dallas, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1921-04-19
- Last Game
- 1925-09-26
Full name: Oscar Lawrence Fuhr
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1924 | BOS | AL | 3 | 6 | 23 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.1 | 100 | 53 | 39 | 30 | 5.94 | 4.13 (-44%) | -275.3 |
| 1925 | BOS | AL | 0 | 6 | 39 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91.1 | 138 | 67 | 30 | 27 | 6.60 | 4.55 (-45%) | -1231.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 3 | 12 | 63 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 175.2 | 249 | 124 | 69 | 59 | 6.35 | — | -1,507 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 43 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .209 | .244 | .233 | .477 | 0 |
Career AVG .209 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.
Career OBP .244 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.
Career SLG .233 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 41.5% below league average.
Career OPS .477 vs. league average .744 across their career seasons — 35.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CHN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1924 | BOS | AL | 23 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1925 | BOS | AL | 39 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 63 | 43 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .209 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (126 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 27 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 4 | .259 |
| Away | 29 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .118 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 102.1 | 145 | 74 | 33 | 36 | 6.51 |
| Away | 29 | 74.1 | 104 | 52 | 36 | 22 | 6.30 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925-09-26 | BOS | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-23 | BOS | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-22 | BOS | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-18 | BOS | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-11 | BOS | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-08 | BOS | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-04 | BOS | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-02 | BOS | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-25 | BOS | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-21 | BOS | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925-09-26 | BOS | CHW | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925-09-23 | BOS | DET | — | 1.2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-22 | BOS | DET | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1925-09-18 | BOS | CLE | — | 4.2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-11 | BOS | MIN | L | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-08 | BOS | NYY | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-04 | BOS | MIN | — | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-02 | BOS | NYY | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-25 | BOS | DET | — | 5.2 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1925-08-21 | BOS | SLA | L | 6.1 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 63 |
Oscar Fuhr: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 19, 1921 and the final game on September 26, 1925, Oscar Fuhr built the record summarized on this page. Fuhr played for the Chicago Cubs (1921) and the Boston Red Sox (1924 to 1925). Fuhr is listed as a pitcher at 6-foot-0 and 176 pounds. The bio says Fuhr both batted and threw left-handed. The recorded birth is August 22, 1893, in Defiance, MO, USA. The bio records the death on March 29, 1975, in Dallas, TX, USA. Fuhr's full given name, per the bio, is Oscar Lawrence Fuhr.
Fuhr pitched in 63 games, starting 16, and finished with a 3-12 record and 6.35 ERA. The totals include 59 strikeouts. Against a 4.24 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.35 mark was 49.8% worse. 1924 was Fuhr's sharpest full season, a 5.94 ERA against the league's 4.13.
Fuhr appears at one position only: pitcher, in 63 games. The fielding table credits Fuhr with 10 putouts, 49 assists and 2 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oscar Fuhr
- What years did Oscar Fuhr play?
- Oscar Fuhr played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1925.
- Was Oscar Fuhr a pitcher?
- Yes. Oscar Fuhr pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 59 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Oscar Fuhr hit?
- Oscar Fuhr hit 0 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What teams did Oscar Fuhr play for?
- Oscar Fuhr played for 2 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1921) and the Boston Red Sox (1924–1925).
- What were Oscar Fuhr's career stats?
- In 63 games, Oscar Fuhr went 3-12 with a 6.35 ERA, 59 strikeouts, and 175.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Oscar Fuhr play?
- Oscar Fuhr played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Oscar Fuhr and how much did he weigh?
- Oscar Fuhr was listed at 6 feet and 176 pounds.
- What was Oscar Fuhr's career ERA?
- Oscar Fuhr finished with a 6.35 career ERA, going 3-12 with 59 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Oscar Fuhr have?
- Oscar Fuhr recorded 59 career strikeouts.
- Is Oscar Fuhr in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Oscar Fuhr has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.