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Wes Fisler

Wes Fisler Notable

b. July 6, 1843 · Philadelphia Athletics 1871–1875, Philadelphia Athletics 1876

Wes Fisler played 1871 to 1876 for the Philadelphia Athletics as a first baseman.

Across 273 games he batted .310, with 414 hits and 258 runs. He finished with 2 home runs, 72 doubles and 15 stolen bases.

He played 124 games at first base, with 1,174 putouts and 57 errors. He turned 57 double plays. He also played 120 games at second base.

He was born in Camden, NJ, USA on July 6, 1843, and died on December 25, 1922. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1871* ATH 281474341 820 16326 .279
1872* ATH 472444985 1330 48443 .348
1873* ATH 442184475 1141 41223 .344
1874* ATH 371802659 1210 22012 .328
1875* ATH 582685474 1330 31441 .276
1876 ATH 592784280 1511 30240 .288
Major leagues 592784280 1511 30240 .288
All seasons 2731335258414 72142 188151715 .310

Seasons outside MLB's recognized major leagues appear in All seasons, but not in Major leagues or the leaderboards. For Wes Fisler, that is 1871–1875. Why totals can differ.

On this day & linked events

1843

Born July 6, 1843

Camden, NJ, USA

1922

Died December 25, 1922

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