He played Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Keystones in 1884 and the Buffalo Bisons in 1885.

He made his major-league debut against Cincinnati on July 17, 1884, pitching a complete game, striking out six batters and giving up six runs.

The Philadelphia Times reported on Fischer's performance as follows: "Fisher pitched a magnificent game, his swift balls completely demoralizing the Washingtonians.

He started one game for the Bisons on August 6, 1885,[1] on the road against at Philadelphia, and gave up nine runs in 10 innings.

The Times of Philadelphia described Fischer's appearance as follows: "Fisher, a local amateur pitcher, was given a trial by the visiting club and he did fairly well.

"[8] For his career, Fischer started nine major-league games as a pitcher, compiling a 1-8 record with a 3.73 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 79-2/3 innings pitched.