Bill Fischer, baseball player, 1956-1964

Bill Fischer

Born: 10/11/1930 in Wausau, WI, USA

Died: 10/30/2018 in Council Bluffs, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-04-21 | Final Game: 1964-05-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Charles Fischer

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Biography

Bill Fischer, born in 1930, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1956 until his retirement in 1964. Over the course of his career, Fischer demonstrated his versatility on the mound, finishing with a win-loss record of 45-58 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.34. He recorded a total of 313 strikeouts and achieved 13 saves, showcasing his ability to perform in both starting and relief roles. Fischer was known for his durability and competitiveness, traits that allowed him to navigate the challenges of the game during the mid-20th century. Fischer's playing career took place during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the integration of African American players and evolving pitching strategies. Despite facing stiff competition, Fischer carved out a notable niche for himself, contributing to the teams he played for with his solid performances. His legacy is remembered by fans and historians alike, as he represented the spirit of perseverance and adaptability that characterized many players of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
45 58 281 78 16 2 13 831.3 936 401 86 210 313 4.34 0

Career ERA 4.34 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 13.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1956 CHW AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1.7 6 4 1 2 21.60 — -
1957 CHW AL 7 8 33 11 3 1 1 124.0 139 48 35 48 3.48 3.83 (+9%) -
1958 CHW AL 2 3 17 3 0 0 0 36.3 43 27 13 16 6.69 3.86 (-73%) -
1958 DET AL 2 4 22 0 0 0 2 30.7 46 26 13 16 7.63 3.86 (-98%) -1070.1
1958 WSN AL 0 3 3 3 0 0 0 21.0 24 9 5 10 3.86 3.86 (avg) -
1959 WSN AL 9 11 34 29 6 1 0 187.3 211 89 43 62 4.28 3.90 (-10%) -
1960 WSN AL 3 5 20 7 1 0 0 77.0 85 42 17 31 4.91 3.82 (-29%) -
1960 DET AL 5 3 20 6 1 0 0 55.0 50 21 18 24 3.44 3.82 (+10%) -329.9
1961 DET AL 3 2 26 1 0 0 3 46.7 54 26 17 18 5.01 4.03 (-25%) -1949.1
1961 KC1 AL 1 0 15 0 0 0 2 21.0 26 9 6 12 3.86 4.03 (+4%) 263.6
1962 KC1 AL 4 12 34 16 5 0 2 127.7 150 56 8 38 3.95 3.96 (avg) 303.5
1963 KC1 AL 9 6 45 2 0 0 3 95.7 86 38 29 34 3.57 3.46 (-3%) -2632.2
1964 MIN AL 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 7.3 16 6 5 2 7.36 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
281 199 8 27 3 0 1 12 0 12 46 0.136 0.191 0.166 0.357 -530.9

Career AVG .136 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 46.8% below league average.

Career OBP .191 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 40.8% below league average.

Career SLG .166 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 57.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.357 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 49.9% below league average.

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
1956 CHW AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1957 CHW AL 33 40 1 6 0 0 0 5 0 0 8 0.150 — — — — 0.0
1958 CHW AL 17 7 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1958 DET AL 22 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1958 WSN AL 3 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1959 WSN AL 34 54 2 7 0 0 0 3 0 2 13 0.130 .256 (-49%) .323 (-47%) .392 (-67%) .715 (-58%) -530.9
1960 WSN AL 20 19 2 3 0 0 1 1 0 2 6 0.158 — — — — 0.0
1960 DET AL 20 11 2 4 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 0.364 — — — — 0.0
1961 DET AL 26 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1961 KC1 AL 15 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1962 KC1 AL 34 38 1 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 8 0.105 — — — — 0.0
1963 KC1 AL 45 15 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 6 0.067 — — — — 0.0
1964 MIN AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 281 78 65 161 3 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1956 CHA P 3 0 1 0 0 0
1957 CHA P 33 11 6 20 1 0
1958 CHA P 17 3 1 11 0 1
1958 DET P 22 0 0 8 0 0
1958 WS1 P 3 3 3 4 0 1
1959 WS1 P 34 29 21 48 1 2
1960 WS1 P 20 7 5 18 0 3
1960 DET P 20 6 3 10 0 1
1961 DET P 26 1 6 5 0 0
1961 KC1 P 15 0 1 4 0 0
1962 KC1 P 34 16 15 16 0 1
1963 KC1 P 45 2 3 14 1 1
1964 MIN P 9 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 281