Hank Fischer, baseball player, 1962-1967

Hank Fischer

Born: 1/11/1940 in Yonkers, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-16 | Final Game: 1967-08-08

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

Full name: Henry William Fischer

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Biography

Hank Fischer, born in 1940, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1962 to 1967. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transformative period characterized by the rise of the modern game, marked by increasing emphasis on power hitting and pitching depth. Over the course of his career, Fischer compiled a record of 30 wins and 39 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.23. He recorded a total of 369 strikeouts and notched 7 saves, demonstrating his capability as both a starting pitcher and a reliable option in the bullpen. Fischer was known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, traits that were essential during an era when teams began to adapt their strategies in response to evolving player roles and the growing importance of specialized pitchers. His contributions to the teams he played for, including the Milwaukee Braves, showcased his ability to perform under pressure, even as he faced the challenges of a league transitioning into a new age of baseball. Although his career was relatively short, Fischer left a lasting impression on the field and among fans, embodying the dedication and resilience of his generation of players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
30 39 168 77 14 5 7 546.7 587 257 60 174 369 4.23 0

Career ERA 4.23 vs. league average 3.55 across their career seasons — 19.1% 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
1962 ATL NL 2 3 29 0 0 0 4 37.3 43 22 20 29 5.30 3.96 (-34%) -
1963 ATL NL 4 3 31 6 1 0 0 74.3 74 41 28 72 4.96 3.46 (-44%) -
1964 ATL NL 11 10 37 28 9 5 2 168.3 177 75 39 99 4.01 3.58 (-12%) -
1965 ATL NL 8 9 31 19 2 0 0 122.7 126 53 39 79 3.89 3.50 (-11%) -
1966 ATL NL 2 3 14 8 0 0 0 48.3 55 21 14 22 3.91 3.52 (-11%) 168.9
1966 CIN NL 0 6 11 9 0 0 0 38.0 53 28 15 24 6.63 3.52 (-88%) -208.9
1966 BOS AL 2 3 6 5 1 0 0 31.0 35 10 11 26 2.90 3.52 (+18%) -152.3
1967 BOS AL 1 2 9 2 1 0 1 26.7 24 7 8 18 2.36 3.30 (+28%) -241.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
170 152 10 18 1 0 0 6 0 8 56 0.118 0.163 0.125 0.287 -365.2

Career AVG .118 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 52.3% below league average.

Career OBP .163 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 48.0% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 66.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.287 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 58.2% 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
1962 ATL NL 29 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1963 ATL NL 31 19 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0.105 — — — — 0.0
1964 ATL NL 38 52 5 8 1 0 0 3 0 4 14 0.154 .250 (-39%) .312 (-31%) .377 (-54%) .690 (-44%) -365.2
1965 ATL NL 32 37 3 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 16 0.108 — — — — 0.0
1966 ATL NL 14 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1966 CIN NL 11 11 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1966 BOS AL 6 9 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1967 BOS AL 9 7 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 168 77 34 67 8 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 ML1 P 29 0 3 5 0 0
1963 ML1 P 31 6 4 9 1 0
1964 ML1 P 37 28 14 23 2 0
1965 ML1 P 31 19 10 11 3 0
1966 ATL P 14 8 2 4 2 0
1966 CIN P 11 9 0 5 0 0
1966 BOS P 6 5 0 6 0 0
1967 BOS P 9 2 1 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 168