Tom Fisher (1900s pitcher)

Thomas Chalmers Fisher (November 1, 1880 – September 3, 1972) was a professional baseball pitcher. The 5"10½", 185 lb (84 kg) right-hander played one season in Major League Baseball for the Boston Beaneaters in 1904.

Tom Fisher
Pitcher
Born: (1880-11-01)November 1, 1880
Anderson, Indiana
Died: September 3, 1972(1972-09-03) (aged 91)
Anderson, Indiana
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 17, 1904, for the Boston Beaneaters
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 1904, for the Boston Beaneaters
MLB statistics
Win–loss record6-16
Strikeouts84
Earned run average4.25
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Teams

Fisher made his major league debut in relief on April 17, 1904 against the Brooklyn Superbas at Washington Park. His first major league win came as a starter on May 10 against the Chicago Cubs at West Side Park. The score was 7-1. He pitched his first shutout five days later at Robison Field, a 1–0 decision over the St. Louis Cardinals.

He ended his season and career with a 6–16 record for the 55-98 Beaneaters. Other totals include 31 games pitched, 21 games started, 19 complete games, 2 shutouts, 9 games finished, and an earned run average of 4.25 in 214 innings pitched. He struck out 84 and walked 82. He also played six games in center field, and in a total of 39 games played had a batting average of .212 (21-for-99) with 2 home runs and 8 RBI.

Fisher died in his hometown of Anderson, Indiana, at the age of 91.

Trivia

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  • Fisher's nickname was "Red."
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