Andrew Fischer
| Andrew Fischer | |
|---|---|
Fischer in 2021 | |
| Milwaukee Brewers | |
| Third baseman | |
| Born: May 25, 2004 Brick Township, New Jersey, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
| Stats at Baseball Reference |
Andrew Kenneth Fischer (born May 25, 2004) is an American professional baseball third baseman in the Milwaukee Brewers organization.
Amateur career
Born in Brick Township, New Jersey,[1] Fischer attended Wall High School in Wall Township, New Jersey. He committed to Duke University to play college baseball. In his lone season at Duke in 2023, he started 45 of 47 games and hit .289/.404/.595 with a school freshman record 11 home runs and 33 runs batted in (RBI).[2] After the season, Fischer entered the transfer portal and transferred to the University of Mississippi.[3][4] In one year at Ole Miss in 2024, he started 55 games at third base and designated hitter and hit .285/.397/.643 with 20 home runs and 57 RBI.[5] In 2024, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[6]
Fischer entered the transfer portal again after the 2024 season and transferred to the University of Tennessee.[7] In his first year for the team in 2025 he was the starting first baseman.[8]
Professional career
Fischer was a top prospect for the 2025 Major League Baseball draft and was selected 20th overall by the Milwaukee Brewers in the first round.[9][10] He signed with the Brewers for $3.5 million.[11]
Fischer made his professional debut with the High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and hit .311 with one home run across 19 games.[12] He returned to Wisconsin to open the 2026 season.[13]
International career
Fischer represented Italy in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. His maternal great-great-grandfather was born in Valle dell'Angelo.[14]
References
- ^ Andrew Fischer, Baseball Reference. Accessed June 18, 2025. "Born: May 25, 2004 (Age: 21-024d) in Brick, NJ"
- ^ Ole Miss Baseball: For Ole Miss transfer Andrew Fischer, college baseball is about 'having fun'
- ^ Ole Miss picks up big bat in former Duke star Andrew Fischer
- ^ Ole Miss baseball lands Duke third baseman Andrew Fischer from transfer portal
- ^ Inside the mentality that has made Andrew Fischer an Ole Miss baseball transfer success
- ^ "Andrew Fischer". capecodleague.com. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ Andrew Fischer commits to Tennessee baseball after Ole Miss transfer
- ^ Paschall, David (May 18, 2025). "Fischer reached safely in all 56 regular-season games for Vols". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ^ Mayo, Jonathan (May 6, 2025). "Forming a 2025 All-Draft-Class Team". Major League Baseball. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ McCalvy, Adam (July 14, 2025). "Brewers' Top Pick Fischer Wants to Model Game After Bryce Harper". Major League Baseball. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ McCalvy, Adam (July 25, 2025). "First-Rounder Fischer Signs With Brewers, Takes BP". Major League Baseball. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ Radcliffe, J. R. "Milwaukee Brewers first-rounder Andrew Fischer has smashing debut with Wisconsin Timber Rattlers". Journal Sentinel. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
- ^ Radcliffe, J. R. "Brewers prospect Andrew Fischer belts walk-off HR for Timber Rattlers". Journal Sentinel. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
- ^ McCalvy, Adam (February 28, 2026). "Prospect's Classic dream looks different -- but no less exciting -- in reality". MLB.com. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Tennessee Volunteers bio