Oscar Fuhr
Born: 8/22/1893 in Defiance, MO, USA
Died: 3/29/1975 in Dallas, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1921-04-19 | Final Game: 1925-09-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 176 lbs
Full name: Oscar Lawrence Fuhr
Biography
Oscar Fuhr was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1921 to 1925. Born in 1893, Fuhr made his mark in the early years of Major League Baseball, a time when the sport was evolving rapidly. He played during an era characterized by a transition from the deadball period to a more offense-driven game, which influenced his performance on the mound.
Throughout his career, Fuhr recorded a pitching record of 3-12 with a career earned run average (ERA) of 6.35. He accumulated a total of 59 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite struggling with consistency. Although he did not achieve notable saves during his time in the league, Fuhr's contributions to his teams were part of the larger narrative of early 20th-century baseball, where many players faced challenges that shaped the future of the game. His journey reflects the perseverance and determination of players in a formative era for Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 12 | 63 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 175.7 | 249 | 124 | 9 | 69 | 59 | 6.35 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9.00 | - |
| 1924 | BOS | AL | 3 | 6 | 23 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.3 | 100 | 53 | 39 | 30 | 5.94 | -105.5 |
| 1925 | BOS | AL | 0 | 6 | 39 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91.3 | 138 | 67 | 30 | 27 | 6.60 | -628.1 |
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 | 0.209 | 0.244 | 0.233 | 0.477 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | BOS | AL | 23 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | BOS | AL | 39 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 63 | 0 | 10 | 49 | 2 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CHN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | BOS | P | 23 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925 | BOS | P | 39 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 1 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 63 |