Chris Fulmer

Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1889)

Chris Fulmer was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1889 for the Washington Nationals and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 6 seasons. In 252 career games, he hit .247 with 216 hits, 1 home runs, and 85 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 805.

AVG (Batting Average):
Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
HR (Home Runs):
Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
RBI (Runs Batted In):
Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.

Data updated

AVG .247
HR 1
RBI 85
H 216
OPS .655
PIV 805
Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
5'8" / 165 lb
Born
7/4/1858 in Tamaqua, PA, USA
Died
11/9/1931 in Tamaqua, PA, USA
MLB Debut
1884-08-04
Last Game
1889-06-27

Full name: Christopher Fulmer

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Career Batting Statistics

Chris Fulmer — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
252 876 176 216 37 9 1 85 76 122 65 .247 .343 .313 .655 805

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.

Career SLG .313 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OPS .655 vs. league average .647 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Chris Fulmer — 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
1884 WSU UA 48 181 39 50 9 0 0 0 0 11 0 .276 .243 (+14%) .278 (+14%) .327 (avg) .606 (+6%) 211.5
1886 BL2 AA 80 270 54 66 9 3 1 30 29 48 0 .244 .246 (-1%) .302 (+20%) .331 (-6%) .634 (+6%) 544.2
1887 BL2 AA 56 201 52 54 11 4 0 32 35 36 21 .269 .270 (-1%) .331 (+15%) .373 (-3%) .705 (+6%) 329.4
1888 BL2 AA 52 166 20 31 5 1 0 10 10 21 32 .187 .238 (-22%) .290 (-2%) .319 (-28%) .610 (-16%) -273.1
1889 BL2 AA 16 58 11 15 3 1 0 13 2 6 12 .259 .263 (-2%) .334 (+1%) .357 (-4%) .691 (-1%) -7.1
Career · 5 seasons 252 876 176 216 37 9 1 85 76 122 65 .247 — — — — 805

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 Pitching Statistics

Chris Fulmer — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 1 0 1 0 4.50 0.0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 3.37 across their career seasons — 33.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Chris Fulmer — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1886 BL2 AA 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 1 1 0 4.50 — 0.0
Career · 1 season 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 1 1 0 4.50 — 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.

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Chris Fulmer — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 0 23 1 0 0
C 197 0 1126 271 106 19
OF 57 0 82 9 9 0
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Chris Fulmer — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 WSU 1B 5 0 23 1 0 0
1884 WSU C 34 0 213 41 17 4
1884 WSU OF 16 0 31 3 1 0
1886 BL2 C 68 0 465 113 31 5
1886 BL2 OF 12 0 15 4 2 0
1886 BL2 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1887 BL2 C 48 0 201 73 26 5
1887 BL2 OF 8 0 14 0 3 0
1888 BL2 C 45 0 237 42 30 5
1888 BL2 OF 7 0 7 2 2 0
1889 BL2 C 2 0 10 2 2 0
1889 BL2 OF 14 0 15 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

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Chris Fulmer — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 1
Catcher 197
First Base 5
Left Field 16
Center Field 24
Right Field 17

Chris Fulmer: the record in brief

August 4, 1884 and June 27, 1889 bracket Chris Fulmer's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the Washington Nationals (1884) and the Baltimore Orioles (1886 to 1889). Fulmer played primarily as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on July 4, 1858, in Tamaqua, PA, USA, Fulmer was listed at 5-foot-8 and 165 pounds. Fulmer's death is recorded on November 9, 1931, in Tamaqua, PA, USA. Chris Fulmer was the playing name; the full given name is Christopher.

Fulmer's career batting table shows 252 games, 876 at bats and 216 hits, a .247 average; the totals also include 1 home run, 85 RBI, and 76 stolen bases. Fulmer got on base at a .343 rate and slugged .313 (.655 OPS). Against a .252 league average for those years, Fulmer's .247 average was near the norm. 1886 produced Fulmer's most hits, 66 of them for the Baltimore Orioles. 1887 brought the most runs batted in, 32.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Fulmer

What years did Chris Fulmer play?
Chris Fulmer played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1889.
Was Chris Fulmer a pitcher?
No. Chris Fulmer was a position player (Catcher), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
How many home runs did Chris Fulmer hit?
Chris Fulmer hit 1 career home run with 216 hits.
What teams did Chris Fulmer play for?
Chris Fulmer played for 2 teams: the Washington Nationals (1884) and the Baltimore Orioles (1886–1889).
What were Chris Fulmer's career stats?
In 252 games, Chris Fulmer had 216 hits, 1 home runs, 85 RBI, 176 runs, and 76 stolen bases, with a .247 batting average.
What position did Chris Fulmer play?
Chris Fulmer played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Chris Fulmer and how much did he weigh?
Chris Fulmer was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 165 pounds.
How many home runs did Chris Fulmer hit each season?
Chris Fulmer's home runs by season: 0 in 1884, 1 in 1886, 0 in 1887, 0 in 1888, and 0 in 1889. His most in one season was 1, in 1886.
What was Chris Fulmer's career batting average?
Chris Fulmer batted .247 over his career, with 216 hits in 876 at bats.
How many RBI did Chris Fulmer have?
Chris Fulmer drove in 85 runs in his career.
What was Chris Fulmer's career ERA?
Chris Fulmer finished with a 4.50 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
Is Chris Fulmer in the Hall of Fame?
No. Chris Fulmer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.