Fred Lasher
Born: 8/19/1941 in Poughkeepsie, NY, USA
Died: 2/27/2022 in Altoona, WI, USA
MLB Debut: 1963-04-12 | Final Game: 1971-07-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Frederick Walter Lasher
Biography
Fred Lasher was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1941, who played in Major League Baseball from 1963 until 1971. Over the course of his career, Lasher compiled a record of 11-13, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.88. He was known for his ability to effectively close out games, finishing with 22 saves and striking out 148 batters. His contributions on the mound were particularly notable during a time when pitching dominated the game, and he showcased a competitive spirit that resonated with fans and teammates alike.
Lasher's career spanned a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving in terms of strategy and player dynamics. His reliable presence as a pitcher made him an integral part of the teams he played for. Although not a household name, Lasher's performance reflected the grit and determination of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future stars in the game. His legacy is one of perseverance and dedication, attributes that continue to inspire new generations of players.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 13 | 151 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 202.0 | 179 | 87 | 18 | 110 | 148 | 3.88 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 4.76 | -373.2 |
| 1967 | DET | AL | 2 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 30.0 | 25 | 13 | 11 | 28 | 3.90 | 752.9 |
| 1968 | DET | AL | 5 | 1 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 48.7 | 37 | 18 | 22 | 32 | 3.33 | -958.2 |
| 1969 | DET | AL | 2 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.0 | 34 | 15 | 22 | 26 | 3.07 | -918.6 |
| 1970 | CLE | AL | 1 | 7 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 57.7 | 57 | 26 | 30 | 44 | 4.06 | -431.6 |
| 1970 | DET | AL | 1 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9.0 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 5.00 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 27.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.062 | 0.062 | 0.062 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | MIN | AL | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | DET | AL | 17 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | DET | AL | 34 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | DET | AL | 32 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | CLE | AL | 43 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | DET | AL | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | LAA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | WS | DET | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | WS | DET | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 151 | 1 | 8 | 34 | 6 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | MIN | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | DET | P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | DET | P | 34 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | DET | P | 32 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | CLE | P | 43 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 1970 | DET | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | CAL | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 151 |