Leo Fishel

Born: 12/13/1877 in Babylon, NY, USA

Died: 5/19/1960 in Hempstead, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-05-03 | Final Game: 1899-05-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

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Biography

Leo Fishel, born in 1877, was a professional baseball player whose career, though brief, marked a moment in the sport's early history. Fishel played as a position player, appearing in just one game during the 1899 season. In that solitary appearance, he recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.25. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his participation in the game showcased the opportunities and challenges faced by athletes during the late 19th century, a time when baseball was rapidly evolving both in popularity and competitive nature. Fishel's short stint in Major League Baseball places him among the ranks of players who contributed to the foundation of America's pastime. The late 1800s was an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game in the following decades. While he may not have left a significant statistical legacy, Fishel's inclusion in the annals of baseball history reflects the countless players who took the field, each contributing to the rich tapestry of the sport's development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	9	6	0	6	6	6.00	0

Career ERA 6.00 vs. league average 3.85 across their career seasons — 56.0% 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
1899	NY1	NL	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	9	6	6	6	6.00	3.85 (-56%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 29.6% 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
1899	NY1	NL	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	1	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1899	NY1	P	1	0	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Columbia University	New York	NY	1895, 1896, 1897, 1898