Don Fisher

Born: 2/6/1916 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 7/29/1973 in Mayfield Heights, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-08-25 | Final Game: 1945-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Donald Raymond Fisher

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Biography

Don Fisher, born in 1916, was a professional baseball pitcher who made a brief yet notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1945 season. Playing in an era marked by the aftermath of World War II, Fisher took the mound for a limited time but managed to leave an indelible mark with his performance. He finished his career with a record of 1-0 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.0, showcasing his ability to pitch effectively during his time in the majors. Despite his limited career, Fisher's four strikeouts demonstrated his potential as a reliable arm in the bullpen. While he did not record any saves, his contribution to his team during the 1945 season reflects the spirit of perseverance characteristic of players from that era, who often faced unique challenges and competition. Fisher's career, though brief, is a testament to the diverse tapestry of baseball history and the players who have contributed to the game, even in short stints.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	2	1	1	1	0	18.0	12	4	0	7	4	2.00	0

Career ERA 2.00 vs. league average 3.67 across their career seasons — 45.5% better 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
1945	NY1	NL	1	0	2	1	1	1	0	18.0	12	4	7	4	2.00	3.67 (+45%)	-47.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	7	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.429	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 45.3% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 56.5% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.429 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 37.3% 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
1945	NY1	NL	2	7	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	0	4	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	NY1	P	2	0	0	4	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2