Carl Fischer

Born: 11/5/1905 in Medina, NY, USA

Died: 12/10/1963 in Medina, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-07-19 | Final Game: 1937-07-14

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Charles William Fischer

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Biography

Carl Fischer was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1930 to 1937. Born in 1905, Fischer made his mark during an era characterized by a transition in the sport, as teams began to prioritize power hitting and the overall dynamics of the game evolved. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 46-50, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.63. Fischer was known for his competitiveness on the mound, accumulating a total of 376 strikeouts and securing 11 saves, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure. Fischer's playing style reflected the characteristics of pitchers from his time, as he navigated through both challenging matchups and the burgeoning offensive strategies of the late 1930s. While he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams were marked by a relentless work ethic and a strategic approach to pitching. After retiring in 1937, Fischer left behind a legacy that highlights the skill and tenacity required to succeed in the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
46	50	191	105	31	3	11	823.0	900	423	53	372	376	4.63	0

Career ERA 4.63 vs. league average 4.27 across their career seasons — 8.3% 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
1930	WSN	AL	1	1	8	4	1	0	1	33.3	37	18	18	21	4.86	4.80 (-1%)	-
1931	WSN	AL	13	9	46	23	7	0	3	191.0	207	93	80	96	4.38	4.10 (-7%)	-
1932	WSN	AL	3	2	12	7	1	1	1	50.7	57	28	31	23	4.97	4.13 (-21%)	-
1932	SLA	AL	3	7	24	11	4	0	0	97.0	122	60	45	35	5.57	4.13 (-35%)	-3166.0
1933	DET	AL	11	15	35	22	9	0	3	182.7	176	72	84	93	3.55	3.86 (+8%)	847.5
1934	DET	AL	6	4	20	15	4	1	1	95.0	107	46	38	39	4.36	4.29 (-2%)	-57.9
1935	DET	AL	0	1	3	1	0	0	0	12.0	16	8	5	7	6.00	4.35 (-38%)	-404.0
1935	CHW	AL	5	5	24	11	3	1	0	88.7	102	61	39	31	6.19	4.35 (-42%)	-
1937	CLE	AL	0	1	2	0	0	0	0	0.7	2	2	1	1	27.00	—	0.0
1937	WSN	AL	4	5	17	11	2	0	2	72.0	74	35	31	30	4.38	4.34 (-1%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
191	262	13	38	5	0	0	10	0	12	60	0.145	0.182	0.164	0.347	-1292.2

Career AVG .145 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 48.0% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 46.4% below league average.

Career SLG .164 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 58.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.347 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 53.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1930	WSN	AL	8	9	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1931	WSN	AL	46	66	2	8	2	5	0	15	0.121	.276 (-56%)	.338 (-64%)	.388 (-61%)	.726 (-62%)	-725.2
1932	WSN	AL	12	15	1	3	1	0	2	6	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	SLA	AL	24	34	3	9	1	0	1	9	0.265	—	—	—	—	0.0
1933	DET	AL	35	62	1	9	0	0	2	12	0.145	.270 (-46%)	.329 (-48%)	.377 (-62%)	.707 (-55%)	-567.1
1934	DET	AL	20	31	1	2	0	3	1	6	0.065	—	—	—	—	0.0
1935	DET	AL	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1935	CHW	AL	24	21	3	4	0	1	2	5	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	CLE	AL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	WSN	AL	17	22	2	3	1	1	2	6	0.136	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	191	0	17	102	7	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1930	WS1	P	8	1	9	1	0
1931	WS1	P	46	1	23	2	0
1932	WS1	P	12	0	2	0	0
1932	SLA	P	24	5	13	1	1
1933	DET	P	35	1	29	1	1
1934	DET	P	20	3	8	0	0
1935	DET	P	3	0	1	0	0
1935	CHA	P	24	5	12	1	0
1937	CLE	P	2	0	0	0	0
1937	WS1	P	17	1	5	1	0