Max Fiske

Born: 10/12/1888 in Waldau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Died: 5/25/1928 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-19 | Final Game: 1914-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Maximilian Patrick Fiske

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Biography

Max Fiske, born in 1888, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1914 to 1914. He made a notable impact during a transitional period in baseball, just before the sport began to embrace the lively ball era. Fiske's career record stood at 12-12, reflecting both his potential and the competitive nature of the league during his time. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.14, he demonstrated a commendable ability to limit scoring, establishing himself as a reliable arm on the mound. Throughout his brief career, Fiske recorded a total of 87 strikeouts, showcasing his capability to overpower hitters and contribute to his team's defensive efforts. While he did not register any saves, his role as a pitcher was significant in an era when the game was evolving, and the strategies of pitching were beginning to change. Despite the short duration of his career, Max Fiske remains a part of baseball history, representing the early 20th-century players who laid the groundwork for future generations in a sport that was rapidly growing in popularity and complexity.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
12	12	38	22	7	0	0	198.0	161	69	7	59	87	3.14	0

Career ERA 3.14 vs. league average 2.93 across their career seasons — 7.1% worse 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
1914	CHF	FL	12	12	38	22	7	0	0	198.0	161	69	59	87	3.14	2.93 (-7%)	-594.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
39	68	4	16	1	0	0	4	0	2	8	0.235	0.257	0.250	0.507	-259.2

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.507 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 23.3% 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
1914	CHF	FL	39	68	4	16	1	0	0	4	0	2	8	0.235	.255 (-8%)	.322 (-20%)	.339 (-26%)	.661 (-23%)	-259.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	38	0	0	63	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	CHF	P	38	0	0	63	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	38