Chris Fulmer, baseball player, 1884-1889

Chris Fulmer

Born: 7/4/1858 in Tamaqua, PA, USA

Died: 11/9/1931 in Tamaqua, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-08-04 | Final Game: 1889-06-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Christopher Fulmer

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Biography

Chris Fulmer, born in 1858, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1884 to 1889. As a position player, Fulmer participated in 252 games, accumulating 216 hits and finishing his career with a batting average of .247. Known for his speed on the bases, he recorded 76 stolen bases and drove in 85 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offense. Fulmer's lone home run further highlighted the era's emphasis on contact hitting and speed, characteristic of the late 19th-century baseball landscape. Playing during a time when baseball was undergoing significant changes and gaining popularity, Fulmer was part of the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. His contributions on the field reflected the evolving strategies of the time, as players began to emphasize base running and scoring efficiency. While Fulmer may not be among the most heralded figures in baseball history, his role as a solid contributor during his tenure remains a testament to the diverse skill sets that players brought to the game in its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
252 876 176 216 37 9 1 85 76 122 65 0.247 0.343 0.313 0.655 774.3

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.

Career SLG .313 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.655 vs. league average 0.647 across their career seasons — near 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
1884 WSU UA 48 181 39 50 9 0 0 0 0 11 0 0.276 .243 (+14%) .278 (+14%) .327 (avg) .606 (+6%) 211.5
1886 BL2 AA 80 270 54 66 9 3 1 30 29 48 0 0.244 .246 (-1%) .302 (+20%) .331 (-6%) .634 (+6%) 544.2
1887 BL2 AA 56 201 52 54 11 4 0 32 35 36 21 0.269 .270 (-1%) .331 (+15%) .373 (-3%) .705 (+6%) 329.4
1888 BL2 AA 52 166 20 31 5 1 0 10 10 21 32 0.187 .238 (-22%) .290 (-2%) .319 (-28%) .610 (-16%) -303.5
1889 BL2 AA 16 58 11 15 3 1 0 13 2 6 12 0.259 .263 (-2%) .334 (+1%) .357 (-4%) .691 (-1%) -7.3

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 1 0 1 0 4.50 0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 3.37 across their career seasons — 33.5% 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
1886 BL2 AA 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 1 1 0 4.50 — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 0 23 1 0 0
C 197 0 1126 271 106 19
OF 57 0 82 9 9 0
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 WSU 1B 5 0 23 1 0 0
1884 WSU C 34 0 213 41 17 4
1884 WSU OF 16 0 31 3 1 0
1886 BL2 C 68 0 465 113 31 5
1886 BL2 OF 12 0 15 4 2 0
1886 BL2 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1887 BL2 C 48 0 201 73 26 5
1887 BL2 OF 8 0 14 0 3 0
1888 BL2 C 45 0 237 42 30 5
1888 BL2 OF 7 0 7 2 2 0
1889 BL2 C 2 0 10 2 2 0
1889 BL2 OF 14 0 15 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Catcher 197
First Base 5
Left Field 16
Center Field 24
Right Field 17