George Fisher, baseball player, 1923-1932

George Fisher

Born: 1/16/1899 in Wesley, IA, USA

Died: 5/15/1994 in St. Cloud, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-04-24 | Final Game: 1932-08-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: George Aloys Fisher

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Biography

George Fisher, born in 1899, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who had an impactful career from 1923 to 1932. Known for his exceptional batting skills, Fisher played in 138 games and finished his career with a remarkable batting average of .335. His offensive contributions included 114 hits, 8 home runs, and 71 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs and make significant contributions to his team's success. Additionally, he displayed speed on the basepaths, recording 6 stolen bases during his tenure in the league. Fisher's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the game was evolving in the post-Deadball Era. His hitting prowess and ability to get on base made him a valuable asset to his teams, allowing him to leave a lasting impression on the game. Although he played for a relatively short span, his performance remains a testament to the talent that defined that era of baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
35.0 31.0 0 3.0 0 0 0 0 2.0 3.0 0 0.097 0.176 0.097 0.273

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1929 27.0 24.0 0 2.0 0 0 0 0 2.0 0 0 0.083 0.154 0.083 0.237
1930 4.0 4.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1931 4.0 3.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 0.500 0.333 0.833

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
138 340 62 114 21 6 8 71 6 37 35 0.335 0.402 0.503 0.905 1535.1

Career AVG .335 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — +18.1% above league average.

Career OBP .402 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +16.6% above league average.

Career SLG .503 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — +25.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.905 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — +21.5% above 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
1923 WSN AL 13 23 4 6 2 0 0 2 0 4 3 0.261 — — — — 0.0
1924 WSN AL 15 41 7 9 1 0 0 6 2 6 6 0.220 — — — — 0.0
1930 STL NL 92 254 49 95 18 6 8 61 4 25 21 0.374 .293 (+27%) .354 (+22%) .429 (+37%) .784 (+30%) 1535.1
1932 SLA AL 18 22 2 4 0 0 0 2 0 2 5 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1930 WS SLN 2 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 88 0 149 8 9 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 WS1 OF 5 0 7 2 3 1
1924 WS1 OF 11 0 14 0 1 0
1930 SLN OF 67 0 122 6 5 1
1932 SLA OF 5 0 6 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 31
Right Field 56