Derek Fisher, baseball player, 2017-2021

Derek Fisher

Born: 8/21/1993 in Lebanon, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 2017-06-14 | Final Game: 2021-06-21

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Derek Joseph Fisher

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Biography

Derek Fisher, born in 1993, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2017 to 2021. Known for his speed and power potential, Fisher appeared in 172 games throughout his career, primarily as an outfielder. He made his MLB debut on June 14, 2017, and spent time with multiple teams during his tenure, showcasing his versatility and ability to contribute in various roles. Over the course of his career, Fisher recorded 80 hits, 17 home runs, and drove in 53 runs, culminating in a batting average of .195. He also demonstrated his speed on the basepaths with 10 stolen bases. Although Fisher faced challenges in achieving consistent offensive production, his power-hitting capabilities and athleticism made him a notable player during the era of evolving offensive strategies in baseball. His journey through the league reflected the growing emphasis on strikeouts and home runs, characteristics that defined the game during his playing years. After his retirement on June 21, 2021, Fisher left behind a legacy that highlighted the complexities of player development and the competitive nature of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
172 410 63 80 12 6 17 53 10 50 165 0.195 0.285 0.378 0.663 -901.0

Career AVG .195 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career OBP .285 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.663 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 10.4% 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
2017 HOU AL 53 146 21 31 4 1 5 17 3 17 54 0.212 .254 (-17%) .324 (-5%) .425 (-16%) .750 (-12%) -271.9
2018 HOU AL 42 79 13 13 2 2 4 11 2 5 42 0.165 .247 (-34%) .318 (-34%) .409 (-4%) .727 (-17%) -299.5
2019 HOU AL 17 53 9 12 2 1 1 5 4 7 14 0.226 .252 (-10%) .322 (-2%) .434 (-18%) .757 (-11%) -90.9
2019 TOR AL 40 93 14 15 2 0 6 12 1 14 43 0.161 .252 (-36%) .322 (-16%) .434 (-13%) .757 (-15%) -90.9
2020 TOR AL 16 31 5 7 2 1 1 7 0 7 11 0.226 — — — — 0.0
2021 MIL NL 4 8 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2017 ALCS HOU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
2017 ALDS2 HOU 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2017 WS HOU 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 150 116 203 3 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2017 HOU OF 48 39 76 2 1 0
2018 HOU OF 37 24 43 0 0 0
2019 HOU OF 14 11 13 0 0 0
2019 TOR OF 33 30 56 1 3 1
2020 TOR OF 15 11 13 0 1 0
2021 MIL OF 3 1 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 108
Center Field 15
Right Field 36
Designated Hitter 11