Chauncey Fisher

Born: 1/8/1872 in Anderson, IN, USA

Died: 4/27/1939 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1893-09-20 | Final Game: 1901-07-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Chauncey Burr Fisher

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Biography

Chauncey Fisher was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1893 until his retirement in 1901. Born in 1872, Fisher made a mark in the early years of professional baseball, a time that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 21 wins and 26 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 5.44. Fisher recorded 83 strikeouts and achieved 3 saves, showcasing his ability to navigate the challenges posed by the hitters of his time. Fisher's playing style reflected the evolving strategies of pitching during the late 19th century, where the emphasis was gradually shifting from simply inducing weak contact to striking out batters. Although his win-loss record may not have been stellar, his contributions to his teams were significant in an era where pitching was still finding its identity. Fisher retired from the game on July 6, 1901, leaving behind a legacy tied to the formative years of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
21	26	66	45	37	3	3	444.7	602	269	18	142	83	5.44	0

Career ERA 5.44 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — 25.0% 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
1893	CL4	NL	0	2	2	2	2	0	0	18.0	26	11	9	9	5.50	4.66 (-18%)	414.3
1894	CL4	NL	0	2	3	2	0	0	0	11.0	22	14	5	0	11.45	5.33 (-115%)	-34.4
1894	CIN	NL	2	8	12	12	11	0	0	100.0	153	83	46	17	7.47	5.33 (-40%)	-201.1
1896	CIN	NL	10	7	27	15	13	2	2	159.7	199	79	36	25	4.45	4.36 (-2%)	-514.7
1897	BRO	NL	9	7	20	13	11	1	1	149.0	184	70	43	31	4.23	4.30 (+2%)	235.6
1901	NY1	NL	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	4.0	11	7	2	1	15.75	—	0.0
1901	STL	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	7	5	1	0	15.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
66	178	22	38	4	2	1	22	1	13	20	0.213	0.267	0.275	0.542	-466.8

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.

Career SLG .275 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.542 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 26.8% 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
1893	CL4	NL	2	8	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1894	CL4	NL	3	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1894	CIN	NL	12	47	5	10	1	1	1	4	0	1	2	0.213	—	—	—	—	0.0
1896	CIN	NL	27	57	10	14	3	0	0	9	1	6	5	0.246	.290 (-15%)	.354 (-10%)	.387 (-23%)	.741 (-17%)	-161.4
1897	BRO	NL	20	59	7	12	0	1	0	8	0	6	9	0.203	.291 (-30%)	.354 (-22%)	.387 (-39%)	.741 (-31%)	-305.4
1901	NY1	NL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1901	STL	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0