John Fischer, baseball player, 1884-1885

John Fischer

Born: 8/15/1856 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 2/9/1942 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-07-17 | Final Game: 1885-08-06

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Biography

John Fischer was a professional baseball pitcher who played during the late 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the early days of baseball to a more organized and competitive sport. His career spanned from July 17, 1884, to August 6, 1885, during which he made notable contributions to the teams he represented. Fischer concluded his career with a record of 1-8, showcasing the challenges faced by pitchers of his era. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.73, reflecting the level of competition and the offensive strategies prevalent during the time. Fischer was known for his durability and willingness to take the mound despite the rigors of the game. Over the course of his career, he recorded 46 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to overpower batters, albeit in a limited number of games. While he did not secure any saves, his role as a pitcher was pivotal in the development of pitching techniques as baseball evolved into a more strategic and skill-based sport. Fischer’s career, though not marked by overwhelming success, contributed to the rich tapestry of early professional baseball and the foundation on which future generations of players would build.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 8 9 9 9 0 0 79.7 86 33 0 15 46 3.73 0

Career ERA 3.73 vs. league average 3.08 across their career seasons — 21.0% 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
1884 PHU UA 1 7 8 8 8 0 0 70.7 76 28 13 42 3.57 3.11 (-15%) 846.6
1885 BFN NL 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 10 5 2 4 5.00 3.03 (-65%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 40 7 8 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.200 0.256 0.250 0.506 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.506 vs. league average 0.609 across their career seasons — 16.9% 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
1884 PHU UA 10 36 7 8 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1885 BFN NL 1 4 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
1B 2 0 20 0 6 1
P 9 0 4 18 9 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 PHU 1B 2 0 20 0 6 1
1884 PHU P 8 0 3 15 9 0
1885 BFN P 1 0 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 9
First Base 2