Brian Fisher, baseball player, 1985-1992

Brian Fisher

Born: 3/18/1962 in Honolulu, HI, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-05-07 | Final Game: 1992-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Brian Kevin Fisher

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Biography

Brian Fisher, born in 1962, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1992. Known for his versatility on the mound, Fisher established himself as a reliable option for several teams during his career. He finished with a win-loss record of 36-34 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.39, showcasing his ability to keep games competitive. With 370 strikeouts and 23 saves, Fisher demonstrated effectiveness in both starting and relief roles, contributing to his teams in various capacities throughout his tenure in the league. Fisher's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitting and an evolving approach to pitching. His durability and adaptability allowed him to navigate the challenges of the game during the late 1980s and early 1990s, an era characterized by a growing emphasis on bullpen specialization. Despite not being a marquee player, Fisher's contributions on the mound made him a respected figure in the dugout and among fans, solidifying his legacy as a dependable pitcher in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
43 34 274 66 7 4 23 690.0 670 327 74 271 432 4.27 0

Career ERA 4.27 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 8.7% 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
1985 NYY AL 4 4 55 0 0 0 14 98.3 77 26 29 85 2.38 3.89 (+39%) -
1986 NYY AL 9 5 62 0 0 0 6 96.7 105 53 37 67 4.93 3.97 (-24%) -
1987 PIT NL 11 9 37 26 6 3 0 185.3 185 93 72 117 4.52 4.29 (-5%) -2111.8
1988 PIT NL 8 10 33 22 1 1 1 146.3 157 75 57 66 4.61 3.73 (-24%) -2107.6
1989 PIT NL 0 3 9 3 0 0 1 17.0 25 15 10 8 7.94 3.71 (-114%) -599.4
1990 HOU NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.0 9 4 0 1 7.20 — 0.0
1992 SEA AL 4 3 22 14 0 0 1 91.3 80 46 47 26 4.53 3.75 (-21%) -3084.6
2025 TOR AL 7 0 52 1 0 0 0 50.0 32 15 19 62 2.70 4.14 (+35%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
222 105 7 13 2 0 2 10 0 8 54 0.124 0.200 0.200 0.400 -205.9

Career AVG .124 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 51.8% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 38.2% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 48.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 43.8% 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
1985 NYY AL 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 NYY AL 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 PIT NL 37 58 6 11 1 0 2 9 0 5 28 0.190 .262 (-28%) .331 (-16%) .415 (-25%) .746 (-21%) -205.9
1988 PIT NL 33 42 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 3 24 0.048 — — — — 0.0
1989 PIT NL 9 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1990 HOU NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 SEA AL 22 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 222 65 33 71 7 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1985 NYA P 55 0 4 13 1 1
1986 NYA P 62 0 3 7 1 1
1987 PIT P 37 26 13 20 1 1
1988 PIT P 33 22 6 17 3 2
1989 PIT P 9 3 2 1 0 0
1990 HOU P 4 0 0 0 0 0
1992 SEA P 22 14 5 13 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 222

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1989 PIT NL $404,000
1988 PIT NL $255,000
1987 PIT NL $180,000
1986 NYA AL $120,000
1985 MON NL $60,000
Total Career Earnings $1,019,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1985 Rookie of the Year AL 6th 7.0 140 0