Walter Fisher (baseball)
Walter William Fisher (April 12, 1867 – May 26, 1921) was an American professional baseball player. He played in one game on June 15, 1889, for the Louisville Colonels of the American Association. A local semi-pro player, he served as a replacement player when several members of the Colonels refused to play in protest of owner Mordecai Davidson's failure to pay them.
| Walter Fisher | |
|---|---|
| Outfielder | |
| Born: April 17, 1867 Baltimore, Maryland | |
| Died: May 26, 1921 (aged 54) Baltimore, Maryland | |
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 15, 1889, for the Louisville Colonels | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 15, 1889, for the Louisville Colonels | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .500 |
| At bats | 2 |
| Hits | 1 |
| Teams | |
Fisher was misidentified by baseball historians as "Charles Fisher" for years until 2023.[1]
References
- "Walter Fisher Found" (PDF). SABR Biographical Research Committee Report (May/June 2024): 1. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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