Derek Fisher (baseball)
Derek Fisher | |
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Free agent | |
Outfielder | |
Born: Lebanon, Pennsylvania, U.S. | August 21, 1993|
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
June 14, 2017, for the Houston Astros | |
MLB statistics (through 2021 season) | |
Batting average | .195 |
Home runs | 17 |
Runs batted in | 53 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Derek Joseph Fisher (born August 21, 1993) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Toronto Blue Jays and Milwaukee Brewers. He attended the University of Virginia, where he played college baseball for the Virginia Cavaliers.
Amateur career
Fisher attended
As a freshman, Fisher batted .288 with seven home runs and 50 RBIs, and was named a Freshman
Professional career
Houston Astros
The
Fisher began the 2016 season with the
The Astros promoted Fisher to the major leagues on June 14, 2017.
Fisher made the Astros' playoff roster, appearing primarily as a pinch runner. On October 30, in a game that started on October 29, he scored the game winning run in Game 5 of the 2017 World Series. The World Series would go on for 7 games, as the Astros successfully plowed through, winning the series for the first time.[26]
On March 24, 2018, the Astros announced that Fisher had made their 2018 Opening Day roster.
Toronto Blue Jays
On July 31, 2019, the Astros traded Fisher to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for Aaron Sanchez, Joe Biagini, and Cal Stevenson.[28] He hit .161 with 6 home runs in 40 games.
Overall with the 2020 Blue Jays, Fisher batted .226 with one home run and seven RBIs in 16 games.[29] On February 11, 2021, Fisher was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays after the signing of David Phelps was made official.[30]
Milwaukee Brewers
On February 15, 2021, the Blue Jays traded Fisher to the Milwaukee Brewers for a player to be named later and cash.[31] Fisher went 2-for-8 in 4 games with Milwaukee before being designated for assignment on June 22.[32] He was outrighted to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds on June 28.[32]
Minnesota Twins
On December 16, 2021, Fisher signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins.[33] He was released on June 11, 2022.
References
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- ^ Gross, Mike (September 11, 2013). "Scouts' eyes are on Fisher – Sports". lancasteronline.com. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
- ^ Durrett, Richard. "2011 MLB Draft – Dallas Texas Rangers Blog – ESPN Dallas". Espn.go.com. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
- ^ Tesfatsion, Master. "Derek Fisher – Dallas Texas Rangers Blog – ESPN Dallas". Espn.go.com. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
- ^ a b ESPN (July 3, 2012). "Former Cedar Crest and current University of Virginia baseball star Derek Fisher competing in College Home Run Derby tonight | PennLive.com". Pennlive. Blog.pennlive.com. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
- ^ Jeff Dewees (April 28, 2012). "Q&A: Derek Fisher, Univ. of Virginia baseball | PennLive.com". PennLive.com. Blog.pennlive.com. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
- ^ "#38 Derek Fisher - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ Russ Charpentier (July 26, 2013). "Cape League Extra: Profile of Derek Fisher". capecodtimes.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ "Broken wrist sidelines Cedar Crest grad Derek Fisher - Lebanon Daily News". Ldnews.com. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
- ^ Ramspacher, Andrew (April 24, 2014). "Fisher back in form for UVa-Florida State baseball - Roanoke Times: UVa Sports News". Roanoke.com. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
- ^ Ramspacher, Andrew (March 12, 2014). "Virginia baseball team loses Fisher to wrist injury - Cavalier Insider: Cavalier Insider". Dailyprogress.com. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
- ^ "UVa Starting Outfielder Derek Fisher Out 4-6 Weeks - NBC29 WVIR Charlottesville, VA News, Sports and Weather". Nbc29.com. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
- ^ "Has Derek Fisher jumpstarted #1 UVa. baseball?". Augusta Free Press. April 29, 2014. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
- ^ "Astros' draft pick Derek Fisher has full day after signing". Ultimate Astros. July 2014. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
- ^ "Former Cedar Crest slugger Derek Fisher signs with Houston Astros: Report". PennLive.com. July 2, 2014. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
- ^ Steve Batterson (April 8, 2015). "Fisher, Musgrove expect Bandits to continue their winning ways". The Quad-City Times. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
- ^ Epler, Eric F. (May 31, 2015). "Houston Astros prospect Derek Fisher makes record-setting debut for High-A Lancaster". PennLive. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
- ^ "Hooks' Fisher finds footing with perfect day".
- ^ The Fresno Bee (August 7, 2016). "Grizzlies Report for Aug. 7: Fresno 3, El Paso 1". The Fresno Bee. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
- ^ "Martes, Fisher lead Astros' spring invites".
- ^ Bryant-Jon Anteola (April 8, 2017). "Astros prospect Derek Fisher excited to begin season with Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies". The Fresno Bee. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
- ^ Kaplan, Jake (June 14, 2017). "Astros call up outfield prospect Derek Fisher". Houston Chronucle. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
- ^ "Texas Rangers at Houston Astros Box Score, June 14, 2017 | Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
- ^ "Boston Red Sox at Houston Astros Box Score, June 16, 2017 | Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
- ^ "Fisher, Tucker, Alvarez Astros in Futures Game". Archived from the original on October 29, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
- ^ McTaggart, Brian; Gurnick, Ken. "Houston Astros win 2017 World Series". MLB. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
- ^ "Astros set 2018 Opening-Day roster". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Astros acquire Greinke, Biagini, Sanchez in multiple trades today". MLB.com. July 31, 2019.
- ^ "Derek Fisher Stats, Fantasy & News | MLB.com". MLB.com.
- ^ "Blue Jays sign David Phelps". MLB.com. February 12, 2021. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
- ^ "Brewers acquire outfielder Derek Fisher from Blue Jays | AP News". Associated Press.
- ^ a b "Brewers Outright Derek Fisher - MLB Trade Rumors".
- ^ "Twins, Derek Fisher Agree To Minor League Deal".
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Derek Fisher on Twitter
- Derek Fisher on Instagram