Carl Fischer

Charles William "Carl" Fischer (November 5, 1905 – December 10, 1963) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played seven years in Major League Baseball between 1930 and 1937. He played for the Washington Senators (1930–1932, 1937), St. Louis Browns, Detroit Tigers (1933–1935), Chicago White Sox (1935), and Cleveland Indians (1937).

Early life Fischer was born in Medina, New York, in 1905 and attended Medina High School.

Professional baseball Fischer began his career in professional baseball in 1925 at age 19 with the Cambridge Canners of the Eastern Shore League. He spent parts of six seasons in the minor leagues, including stints with the Scranton Miners, Manchester Blue Sox, and Johnstown Johnnies. He was with the Newark Bears of the International League for three years from 1928 to 1930. He compiled an 18–13 record for the Bears in 1929.

Fischer played seven years in Major League Baseball between 1930 and 1937. He played for the Chicago White Sox, Washington Senators, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Browns. He appeared in 191 major league games, 105 as a starter, and compiled a 46–50 record with a 4.63 ERA and 376 strikeouts in 823 innings pitched.