Fred Lasher, baseball player, 1963-1971

Fred Lasher

Born: 8/19/1941 in Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

Died: 2/27/2022 in Altoona, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-04-12 | Final Game: 1971-07-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Frederick Walter Lasher

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Biography

Fred Lasher was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1941, who played in Major League Baseball from 1963 until 1971. Over the course of his career, Lasher compiled a record of 11-13, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.88. He was known for his ability to effectively close out games, finishing with 22 saves and striking out 148 batters. His contributions on the mound were particularly notable during a time when pitching dominated the game, and he showcased a competitive spirit that resonated with fans and teammates alike. Lasher's career spanned a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving in terms of strategy and player dynamics. His reliable presence as a pitcher made him an integral part of the teams he played for. Although not a household name, Lasher's performance reflected the grit and determination of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future stars in the game. His legacy is one of perseverance and dedication, attributes that continue to inspire new generations of players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 13 151 1 0 0 22 202.0 179 87 18 110 148 3.88 0

Career ERA 3.88 vs. league average 3.47 across their career seasons — 11.7% 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
1963 MIN AL 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 11.3 12 6 11 10 4.76 3.46 (-38%) -373.2
1967 DET AL 2 1 17 0 0 0 9 30.0 25 13 11 28 3.90 3.30 (-18%) 752.9
1968 DET AL 5 1 34 0 0 0 5 48.7 37 18 22 32 3.33 2.98 (-12%) -958.2
1969 DET AL 2 1 32 0 0 0 0 44.0 34 15 22 26 3.07 3.61 (+15%) -918.6
1970 DET AL 1 3 12 0 0 0 3 9.0 10 5 12 8 5.00 3.89 (-29%) 0.0
1970 CLE AL 1 7 43 1 0 0 5 57.7 57 26 30 44 4.06 3.89 (-4%) -431.6
1971 LAA AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.3 4 4 2 0 27.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
151 32 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 0.062 0.062 0.062 0.125 0.0

Career AVG .062 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 74.6% below league average.

Career OBP .062 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 80.1% below league average.

Career SLG .062 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 82.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.125 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — 81.6% 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
1963 MIN AL 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1967 DET AL 17 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1968 DET AL 34 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1969 DET AL 32 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1970 DET AL 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1970 CLE AL 43 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1971 LAA AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1968 WS DET 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 2.0 1 0 0 1 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1968 WS DET 0 0 1 0 0 2.0 1 0 0 1 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 151 1 8 34 6 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1963 MIN P 11 0 1 4 1 0
1967 DET P 17 0 1 4 0 0
1968 DET P 34 0 3 10 1 1
1969 DET P 32 0 2 8 0 0
1970 DET P 12 0 0 2 0 0
1970 CLE P 43 1 1 6 4 0
1971 CAL P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 151