Gus Fisher, baseball player, 1911-1912

Gus Fisher

Born: 10/21/1885 in Pottsboro, TX, USA

Died: 4/8/1972 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-18 | Final Game: 1912-05-10

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: August Harris Fisher

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Biography

Gus Fisher, born in 1885, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1911 to 1912. Primarily known as a position player, Fisher made his mark in the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style of play. Over his brief career, he appeared in 74 games, compiling 54 hits with a batting average of .254. While he did not record any home runs, he contributed 12 RBIs and demonstrated some speed on the bases with 6 stolen bases. Fisher's playing style reflected the attributes valued during his time, as he was known for his ability to make contact and utilize his speed rather than relying on power hitting. Though his career was relatively short-lived, his contributions to the teams he played for in the early 'teens remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. Fisher's time in the league coincided with significant changes in the sport, setting the stage for future generations of players who would expand on the foundations laid by athletes like him.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
74 213 21 54 6 3 0 12 6 7 32 0.254 0.293 0.310 0.603 -394.7

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career SLG .310 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.603 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 13.0% 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
1911 CLE AL 70 203 20 53 6 3 0 12 6 7 28 0.261 .266 (-2%) .336 (-10%) .356 (-10%) .693 (-10%) -394.7
1912 NYY AL 4 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.100 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 9 0 0 0
C 62 0 315 100 18 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 CLE 1B 1 0 9 0 0 0
1911 CLE C 58 0 298 96 18 11
1912 NYA C 4 0 17 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 63
First Base 1