Eddie Fisher, baseball player, 1959-1973

Eddie Fisher

Born: 7/16/1936 in Shreveport, LA, USA

Died: 2/17/2025 in Altus, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-06-22 | Final Game: 1973-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Eddie Gene Fisher

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Biography

Eddie Fisher was a talented pitcher whose career spanned from 1959 to 1973. Born in 1936, Fisher made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by both the emergence of power hitting and the evolution of pitching strategies. Over his career, he compiled a record of 85 wins and 70 losses, with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.41. Fisher was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing with a total of 812 strikeouts, and he also recorded 81 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Fisher’s contributions to the game were recognized during his career, culminating in an All-Star selection, which highlighted his status among the league's elite pitchers. He played for several teams, leaving a lasting legacy particularly noted for his competitive spirit and strategic approach on the mound. Fisher's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport began to embrace the integration of players and the increasing specialization of pitching roles, making his achievements all the more noteworthy in the context of the game's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
85 70 690 63 7 2 81 1538.7 1398 583 149 438 812 3.41 0

Career ERA 3.41 vs. league average 3.59 across their career seasons — near 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
1959 SFG NL 2 6 17 5 0 0 1 40.0 57 35 8 15 7.88 3.90 (-102%) -
1960 SFG NL 1 0 3 1 1 0 0 12.7 11 5 2 7 3.55 3.82 (+7%) -
1961 SFG NL 0 2 15 1 0 0 1 33.7 36 20 9 16 5.35 4.03 (-33%) -
1962 CHW AL 9 5 57 12 2 1 5 182.7 169 63 45 88 3.10 3.96 (+22%) -
1963 CHW AL 9 8 33 15 2 1 0 120.7 114 53 28 67 3.95 3.46 (-14%) -
1964 CHW AL 6 3 59 2 0 0 9 125.0 86 42 32 74 3.02 3.58 (+16%) -
1965 CHW AL 15 7 82 0 0 0 24 165.3 118 44 43 90 2.40 3.50 (+32%) -
1966 CHW AL 1 3 23 0 0 0 6 35.3 27 9 17 18 2.29 3.52 (+35%) -
1966 BAL AL 5 3 44 0 0 0 13 71.7 60 21 19 39 2.64 3.52 (+25%) 817.6
1967 BAL AL 4 3 46 0 0 0 1 89.7 82 36 26 53 3.61 3.30 (-9%) -164.4
1968 CLE AL 4 2 54 0 0 0 4 94.7 87 30 17 42 2.85 2.98 (+4%) -522.2
1969 LAA AL 3 2 52 1 0 0 2 96.7 100 39 28 47 3.63 3.61 (avg) -
1970 LAA AL 4 4 67 2 0 0 8 130.3 117 44 35 74 3.04 3.89 (+22%) -
1971 LAA AL 10 8 57 3 0 0 3 119.0 92 36 50 82 2.72 3.47 (+22%) -
1972 LAA AL 4 5 43 1 0 0 4 81.3 73 34 31 32 3.76 3.26 (-15%) -
1972 CHW AL 0 1 6 4 0 0 0 22.3 31 11 9 10 4.43 3.26 (-36%) -
1973 CHW AL 6 7 26 16 2 0 0 110.7 135 60 38 57 4.88 3.75 (-30%) -
1973 STL NL 2 1 6 0 0 0 0 7.0 3 1 1 1 1.29 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
690 246 11 30 5 1 0 8 0 10 97 0.122 0.156 0.150 0.307 0.0

Career AVG .122 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 51.2% below league average.

Career OBP .156 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 50.6% below league average.

Career SLG .150 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 59.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.307 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — 55.6% 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
1959 SFG NL 17 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1960 SFG NL 3 5 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.600 — — — — 0.0
1961 SFG NL 15 7 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1962 CHW AL 57 46 2 6 2 1 0 2 0 2 12 0.130 — — — — 0.0
1963 CHW AL 33 36 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 15 0.139 — — — — 0.0
1964 CHW AL 59 18 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1965 CHW AL 82 29 3 4 1 0 0 1 0 1 12 0.138 — — — — 0.0
1966 CHW AL 23 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1966 BAL AL 44 13 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 8 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1967 BAL AL 46 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1968 CLE AL 54 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1969 LAA AL 52 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1970 LAA AL 67 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1971 LAA AL 57 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 0.062 — — — — 0.0
1972 LAA AL 43 17 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 0.118 — — — — 0.0
1972 CHW AL 6 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1973 CHW AL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1973 STL NL 6 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 690 63 107 262 17 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1959 SFN P 17 5 5 3 0 0
1960 SFN P 3 1 1 2 0 0
1961 SFN P 15 1 3 6 1 0
1962 CHA P 57 12 16 30 3 3
1963 CHA P 33 15 10 24 2 0
1964 CHA P 59 2 7 20 0 1
1965 CHA P 82 0 9 35 1 3
1966 CHA P 23 0 1 7 1 0
1966 BAL P 44 0 6 12 2 0
1967 BAL P 46 0 4 12 1 1
1968 CLE P 54 0 9 18 0 1
1969 CAL P 52 1 6 16 2 3
1970 CAL P 67 2 11 25 1 1
1971 CAL P 57 3 6 17 0 0
1972 CAL P 43 1 5 12 2 1
1972 CHA P 6 4 1 5 0 0
1973 CHA P 26 16 7 17 0 3
1973 SLN P 6 0 0 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 690

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1965 TSN Fireman of the Year

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Oklahoma Norman OK 1956, 1957, 1958

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1965 Most Valuable Player AL 4th 122.0 280 0