Ray Fisher

Born: 10/4/1887 in Middlebury, VT, USA

Died: 11/3/1982 in Ann Arbor, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-07-02 | Final Game: 1920-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Ray Lyle Fisher

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Biography

Ray Fisher was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1910 to 1920. Born in 1887, Fisher made his mark during an era characterized by a transition in baseball techniques and strategies, notably shifting away from the deadball era towards a more offensive style of play. He played a significant role in this evolution, showcasing his talents primarily with the Cincinnati Reds and briefly with the New York Yankees. Fisher concluded his career with a win-loss record of 100-94 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.82, reflecting his effectiveness on the mound. Over his career, he amassed 680 strikeouts and recorded 7 saves, demonstrating his ability to dominate hitters during a time when pitching was becoming increasingly specialized. Fisher’s contributions to the game extended beyond just statistics; he was known for his competitive spirit and skillful pitching, which helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. His legacy remains an important part of baseball history, exemplifying the skill and dedication that defined the early 20th-century game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
100	94	278	208	110	19	7	1755.7	1667	550	34	481	680	2.82	0

Career ERA 2.82 vs. league average 3.03 across their career seasons — 7.0% 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
1910	NYY	AL	5	3	17	7	3	0	1	92.3	95	30	18	42	2.92	2.79 (-5%)	-
1911	NYY	AL	10	11	29	22	8	2	0	171.7	178	62	55	99	3.25	3.37 (+4%)	-
1912	NYY	AL	2	8	17	13	5	0	0	90.3	107	59	32	47	5.88	3.36 (-75%)	-
1913	NYY	AL	12	16	43	31	14	1	1	246.3	244	87	71	92	3.18	3.07 (-4%)	-
1914	NYY	AL	10	12	29	26	17	2	1	209.0	177	53	61	86	2.28	2.93 (+22%)	-
1915	NYY	AL	18	11	30	28	20	4	0	247.7	219	58	62	97	2.11	2.90 (+27%)	-
1916	NYY	AL	11	8	31	21	9	1	2	179.0	191	63	51	56	3.17	2.78 (-14%)	-
1917	NYY	AL	8	9	23	18	12	3	0	144.0	126	35	43	64	2.19	2.69 (+19%)	-
1919	CIN	NL	14	5	26	20	12	5	1	174.3	141	42	38	41	2.17	3.09 (+30%)	26.0
1920	CIN	NL	10	11	33	22	10	1	1	201.0	189	61	50	56	2.73	3.45 (+21%)	104.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
278	587	45	105	14	1	2	27	5	18	124	0.179	0.209	0.216	0.425	-2743.2

Career AVG .179 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 30.6% below league average.

Career OBP .209 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career SLG .216 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 36.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.425 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 36.1% 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
1910	NYY	AL	17	29	1	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	9	0.103	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	NYY	AL	29	59	5	7	2	0	1	1	0	2	15	0.119	.266 (-55%)	.336 (-56%)	.356 (-43%)	.693 (-49%)	-494.1
1912	NYY	AL	17	31	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	12	0.065	—	—	—	—	0.0
1913	NYY	AL	43	79	5	22	2	0	0	3	1	1	15	0.278	.259 (+7%)	.325 (-12%)	.345 (-12%)	.670 (-12%)	-167.2
1914	NYY	AL	29	65	2	9	1	0	0	2	1	1	11	0.138	.255 (-46%)	.322 (-53%)	.339 (-55%)	.661 (-54%)	-555.4
1915	NYY	AL	30	83	5	9	2	0	0	7	0	4	20	0.108	.250 (-57%)	.318 (-47%)	.332 (-60%)	.651 (-54%)	-691.2
1916	NYY	AL	31	62	5	11	3	0	0	2	1	5	12	0.177	.248 (-29%)	.314 (-20%)	.326 (-31%)	.640 (-26%)	-239.8
1917	NYY	AL	23	50	6	9	0	1	1	3	0	0	14	0.180	.248 (-28%)	.312 (-42%)	.323 (-13%)	.635 (-28%)	-229.7
1919	CIN	NL	26	59	11	16	1	0	0	5	1	4	7	0.271	.262 (+3%)	.322 (-2%)	.347 (-17%)	.670 (-10%)	-80.2
1920	CIN	NL	33	70	5	17	1	0	0	3	1	1	9	0.243	.271 (-11%)	.331 (-20%)	.363 (-29%)	.694 (-25%)	-285.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

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

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1919	WS	CIN	2	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
0	1	2	1	0	7.7	7	2	2	2	2.35

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
1919	WS	CIN	0	1	2	1	0	7.7	7	2	2	2	2.35

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	278	7	75	610	39	13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1910	NYA	P	17	7	2	37	3	0
1911	NYA	P	29	0	6	67	5	1
1912	NYA	P	17	0	6	38	4	0
1913	NYA	P	43	0	12	85	7	0
1914	NYA	P	29	0	8	77	4	4
1915	NYA	P	30	0	9	76	6	0
1916	NYA	P	31	0	6	51	3	1
1917	NYA	P	23	0	12	42	2	5
1919	CIN	P	26	0	8	68	2	1
1920	CIN	P	33	0	6	69	3	1