Carlton Ernest Fisk (born December 26, 1947),[1] nicknamed "Pudge" and "the Commander", is an American former professional baseball catcher who played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago White Sox. In 1972, he was the first player to be unanimously voted American League (AL) Rookie of the Year. Fisk is best known for his game-winning home run in the 12th inning of Game 6 of the 1975 World Series, during which he memorably waved his arms hoping for the batted ball to remain fair.
At the time of his retirement, Fisk held the record for most home runs all-time by a catcher with 376 (since surpassed by Mike Piazza). He has held several age- or longevity-related records, including the record for most games played at the position of catcher with 2,226 (later surpassed by Iván Rodríguez, who also shared Fisk's nickname "Pudge"). Fisk still holds the AL record for most years served at the position (24). Fisk was voted to the All-Star team 11 times and won three Silver Slugger Awards which is awarded annually to the best offensive player at each position. Fisk was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000.[2]
^"Carlton Fisk Statistics and History". statistical and professional information. Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved 2 December 2010.
Carlton Ernest Fisk (born December 26, 1947), nicknamed "Pudge" and "the Commander", is an American former professional baseball catcher who played 24...
at Boston's Fenway Park, which culminated with a walk-off home run by CarltonFisk to extend the series to seven games. The Reds rallied from a 3–0 deficit...
Enos Slaughter's "mad dash" in 1946, the "Impossible Dream" of 1967, CarltonFisk's home run in 1975, and Bill Buckner's error in 1986. Following their...
first division title in 1983, led by manager Tony La Russa and stars CarltonFisk, Tom Paciorek, Ron Kittle, Harold Baines, and LaMarr Hoyt. During the...
line atop the Green Monster was named the Fisk Foul Pole, or Pudge's Pole, in honor of CarltonFisk. Fisk provided one of baseball's most enduring moments...
at Section 157. Minnie Miñoso Sculpture: Located behind Section 164. CarltonFisk Sculpture: Located behind Section 164. Charles Comiskey Sculpture: Located...
Donnelly, Joe. Fisk's Outburst at Sanders Was One for Yankee Pride. Newsday. May 24, 1990. Retrieved August 11, 2011. Forum Clip: "CarltonFisk on Deion Sanders"...
season. The Red Sox had experienced players such as Carl Yastrzemski, CarltonFisk, and Dwight Evans, and two sensational rookies – Fred Lynn and Jim Rice...
Mike Trout (10) 378 Matt Williams 378 78 Norm Cash 377 Jeff Kent 377 80 CarltonFisk* 376 81 Rocky Colavito 374 82 Gil Hodges* 370 83 Todd Helton* 369 Ralph...
PawSox, the former Louisville Colonels of the International League. CarltonFisk, the future Baseball Hall of Fame catcher, played for the Eastern League...
Peña. Hall of Famers who have won as catchers include Bench, Rodriguez, CarltonFisk, and Gary Carter.[d] The other family pair to win Gold Gloves as catchers...
leader in games played as a catcher, playing 2,427 games at the position. CarltonFisk (2,226), Bob Boone (2,225), Yadier Molina (2,184), Gary Carter (2,056)...
nail-biting turns of events, and a game-winning walk-off home run by CarltonFisk, resulting in a 7–6 Red Sox victory. The National and American Leagues...
home immediately after the batter has struck out; on August 2, 1985, CarltonFisk of the Chicago White Sox tagged out two New York Yankees moments apart...
pinch-hit, three-run homer in the series. After a few close calls both ways, CarltonFisk hit a dramatic 12th-inning home run off the foul pole in left field to...
runs on consecutive pitches and earned his nickname "Mr. October". CarltonFisk: Fisk went into the hall with a Boston Red Sox cap on his plaque in 2000...
Lansford Rick Burleson Rickey Henderson† Dave Winfield† Dwight Evans CarltonFisk† Al Oliver N/A 1982 Cecil Cooper Dámaso García Doug DeCinces Robin Yount†...
19-year big league career, a record that lasted for three years until CarltonFisk passed him (the record currently is held by Iván Rodríguez, with 2,427)...
Michael Young 2,375 133 Lou Whitaker 2,369 134 Alan Trammell* 2,365 135 CarltonFisk* 2,356 136 Joe Judge 2,352 137 Orlando Cepeda* 2,351 138 Billy Herman*...
held the White Sox team record for career home runs from 1987 until CarltonFisk passed him in 1990; his total of 221 remains the club record for left-handed...
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