:Doug Fister

Fister was born February 4, 1984, to Larry and Jan Fister. Larry Fister is a fire captain who played football at Fresno State University from 1976 to 1977. Jan is a homemaker. Fister has three siblings; a brother, Jacob and two sisters, Casey and Wendy. He grew up in Merced, California where he began playing baseball at age six.

He was a fan of both the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants as a child.{{cite web |url=http://www.tacomaweekly.com/article/3275 |title=Fister comes across as old school |author=Karen Westeen |date=July 2, 2009 |work=Tacoma Weekly |publisher=Pierce County Community Newspaper Group |access-date=May 27, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090713172428/http://www.tacomaweekly.com/article/3275/ |archive-date=July 13, 2009 |url-status=dead }} His favorite player was Cal Ripken Jr. Fister also played soccer, football and basketball as a child.{{cite web|url=http://www.conorglassey.com/Blog/2006/10/06/InterviewWithDougFister.aspx |title=Interview with Doug Fister |work=AquaSox.com |publisher=StopThe Wave.com |access-date=May 27, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090106193820/http://www.conorglassey.com/Blog/2006/10/06/InterviewWithDougFister.aspx |archive-date=January 6, 2009 }} He shares a middle name (Wildes) with both his brother, father and grandfather.

Fister attended Golden Valley High School where he pitched and was the team's utility player.{{cite web |url=http://www.gobulldogs.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/fister_doug00.html |title=Doug Fister — Fresno State Official Athletic Site |work=Fresno State Athletics |publisher=Fresno State University |access-date=May 27, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722010135/http://www.gobulldogs.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/fister_doug00.html |archive-date=July 22, 2011 |url-status=dead }} He was a two-year letterman and a first-team All-Central California Conference selection in his senior season, batting .456 with a home run and 12 runs batted in (RBIs). He was also named a first team all-conference selection in basketball, averaging over 30 points per game as a senior. He and former MLB catcher Dusty Ryan graduated in the same class.

Fister attended Merced College from 2003 to 2004. At Merced, he was a two-year letterman and participated in the 2003 Junior College All-Star Game. In 2003, he was a preseason All-American. Fister was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 49th round of the 2004 Major League Baseball draft but chose to transfer to Division I Fresno State University, where he played for the Bulldogs. In 2005, Fister led Fresno State with wins (7) and was second on the team in innings pitched (93{{fraction|2|3}}) and strikeouts (77). He also appeared in 26 games at first base in 2005. That season, he was drafted by the New York Yankees in the sixth round but chose to stay at Fresno State for his senior season. In 2006, Fister had an 8–6 record and a 4.10 earned run average in 20 games. Following the season, Fister was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the seventh round of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft.

Fister was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the seventh round of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft, and signed on June 10, 2006.{{cite web |url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2003052221_marinotes10.html |title=M's Notebook: No truth to rumors of M's-White Sox deal |author=Bob Finnigan |date=June 10, 2006 |work=The Seattle Times |publisher=The Seattle Times Co |access-date=May 27, 2010}} He began his professional career that season with the Class-A Short-Season Everett AquaSox of the Northwest League. Fister went 3–5 with a 2.25 ERA, four saves, and 35 strikeouts in 20 games; four starts. He was first on the AquaSox in games finished (13), and ERA; tied for second in saves, and wins; and was third among pitchers in games played (20).{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/team.cgi?id=17936 |title=2006 Everett Aqua Sox |work=Baseball-Reference |access-date=May 27, 2010}} The next season, 2007, Fister played with the Double-A West Tenn Diamond Jaxx of the Southern League. That season, he went 7–8 with a 4.60 ERA, one complete game, and 85 strikeouts in 24 games, all starts. Fister led the Diamond Jaxx pitching staff in wins, and home runs allowed (14); was tied for first in complete games; was second in hits allowed (156); and was third in losses, games started, innings pitched (131), runs allowed (78), and earned runs allowed (67).{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/team.cgi?id=21027 |title=2007 West Tenn Diamond Jaxx |work=Baseball-Reference |access-date=May 27, 2010}}

Fister continued to play for the Double-A West Tenn Diamond Jaxx in 2008. On April 23, Fister was named the Southern League Pitcher of the Week.{{cite web |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080423/SPORTS/168828556/1004/SPORTS |title=Mariners Minor League Report: Balentien escapes serious knee injury |author=Kirby Arnold |date=April 23, 2008 |work=HeraldNet.com |publisher=The Daily Herald Co |access-date=May 27, 2010}} Fister became the Southern League's first 10-game loser on July 10.{{cite web |url=http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/jul/10/caridad-knows-how-to-pitch-9-3/ |title=Caridad knows how to pitch, 9–3 |author=Nick Gates |date=July 10, 2008 |work=Knoxville News Sentinel |publisher=Scripps Interactive Newspapers Group |access-date=May 27, 2010}} On the season, Fister went 6–14 with a 5.43 ERA, and 104 strikeouts in 31 games; 23 starts. Fister was first among Diamond Jaxx pitchers in losses, games started, innings pitched (134{{fraction|1|3}}), hits allowed (155), runs allowed (95), earned runs allowed (81), home runs allowed (12); and was second in wins, bases on balls (walks) allowed (45), and strikeouts.{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/team.cgi?id=39906 |title=2008 West Tenn Diamond Jaxx |work=Baseball-Reference |access-date=May 27, 2010}} He was also first in the Southern League in runs allowed; and was second in losses, and earned runs allowed.{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/leader.cgi?type=pitch&id=14887&sort_by=L |title=2008 Southern League Pitching Leaders |work=Baseball-Reference |access-date=May 27, 2010}} At the end of the 2008 regular season, Fister played in the Arizona Fall League (AFL) with the Peoria Javelinas.{{cite web |url=http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081015&content_id=3621841&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110617061438/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081015&content_id=3621841&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 17, 2011 |title=Eight Mariners begin play in Venezuela |author=Jim Street |date=October 15, 2008 |work=MLB.com |access-date=May 27, 2010}} In the AFL, Fister was involved in no decisions with a 3.32 ERA, and 22 strikeouts in 11 games, all in relief.

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In 2009, Fister began the season with the Double-A West Tenn Diamond Jaxx for the third time in his career. However, he was later promoted to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, and eventually the Seattle Mariners.

In just two games with the Diamond Jaxx, Fister went 1–0 and gave-up no earned runs. With the Rainiers, Fister went 6–4 with a 3.81 ERA, and 79 strikeouts in 22 games, 17 starts.

On August 7, Fister was promoted to the majors. As a result, pitcher Jason Vargas was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma to make room for Fister on the Mariners' 25-man roster.{{cite web |url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/marinersblog/2009620406_jason_vargas_optioned_doug_fis.html |title=Jason Vargas optioned, Doug Fister selected (and lineups, too) |author=Geoff Baker |date=August 7, 2010 |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=May 27, 2010}}

In his major league debut against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 8, Fister pitched one inning, struck out one, gave up one hit, and gave up one walk.{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SEA/SEA200908080.shtml |title=August 8, 2009 Tampa Bay Rays at Seattle Mariners Boxscore and Play-by-Play |work=Baseball-Reference |access-date=May 27, 2010}} He made his first start on August 11 against the Chicago White Sox and picked up the loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SEA/SEA200908110.shtml |title= August 11, 2009 Chicago White Sox at Seattle Mariners Boxscore and Play-by-Play |work=Baseball-Reference |access-date=May 27, 2010}} Fister's first win came on August 16 against the New York Yankees.{{cite web |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090816&content_id=6460116&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |title=Mariners erupt to ensure Fister's first 'W' |author=Christian Caple |date=August 18, 2009 |work=MLB.com |access-date=May 27, 2010}} Fister finished the season with a major league record of 3–4 with a 4.13 ERA, and 36 strikeouts in 11 games, 10 starts.

In 2010, Fister started the first game for the Mariners in spring training.{{cite web |url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/marinersblog/2011202072_doug_fister_gets_the_cactus_le.html?syndication=rss |title=Doug Fister gets the Cactus League opener next Wednesday |author=Geoff Baker |date=February 26, 2010 |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=May 27, 2010}} Going into the season, Fister, and fellow starting pitchers Garrett Olson, Luke French and Jason Vargas competed for the Mariners' fifth spot in the starting rotation.{{cite web |url=http://www.theolympian.com/2010/02/17/1140545/big-questions-dog-mariners-after.html |title=Big questions dog Mariners after winter of big deals |author=Ryan Divish |date=February 17, 2010 |work=The Olympian |publisher=McClatchy Newspapers |access-date=May 27, 2010 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130204010659/http://www.theolympian.com/2010/02/17/1140545/big-questions-dog-mariners-after.html |archive-date=February 4, 2013 |url-status=dead }} Fister ended up getting a job in the rotation (as did Vargas). On April 19, Fister took a no-hitter into the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles until it was broken up by Nick Markakis' leadoff single.{{cite web |url=http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2010/apr/19/ms-fister-flirts-no-hitter/ |title=M's Fister flirts with no-hitter |author=Larry Stone |date=April 19, 2010 |work=The Seattle Times |publisher=The Spokesman-Review |access-date=May 27, 2010}} Although the Mariners suffered early season woes, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer praised Fister and fellow starter Jason Vargas as reasons for why the Mariners were not doing worse, stating, "If Doug Fister and Jason Vargas hadn't been excellent at the back end of the rotation, God knows where this club would be."{{cite web |url=http://blog.seattlepi.com/baseball/archives/208574.asp |title=M's notebook: Mariners happy to leave May behind |author=Todd Dybas |date=June 1, 2010 |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer|access-date=June 2, 2010}}

In 2011, Fister was the Mariners' number three starter behind Félix Hernández and Jason Vargas.

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On July 30, 2011, Fister was traded to the Detroit Tigers along with relief pitcher David Pauley in exchange for Casper Wells, Charlie Furbush, Francisco Martinez, and a player to be named later. On August 17, the Tigers sent former first round pick Chance Ruffin to the Mariners to complete the trade.{{cite news|last=Booth|first=Tim|title=Seattle sends Fister, Pauley to Detroit|url=https://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/articles/2011/07/30/seattle_sends_fister_pauley_to_detroit/|newspaper=boston.com|date=July 30, 2011|access-date=July 30, 2011}} Before being dealt to the Detroit Tigers, Fister had a 3–12 record with a 3.33 ERA in 21 starts.

After his trade to the Tigers, Fister went 8–1 with a 1.79 ERA in 10 starts.{{cite web|last=Lowe|first=John|title=Tigers' surge started by getting 'best guy' from Mariners: Doug Fister|url=http://www.freep.com/article/20110930/SPORTS02/109300467/Tigers-surge-started-by-getting-best-guy-from-Mariners|publisher=Detroit Free Press|access-date=October 7, 2011|archive-date=January 7, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107100011/http://www.freep.com/article/20110930/SPORTS02/109300467/Tigers-surge-started-by-getting-best-guy-from-Mariners|url-status=dead}} He finished the 2011 regular season 11–13, with an ERA of 2.83 that placed him fourth among American League pitchers.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/fistedo01.shtml |title=Doug Fister Statistics and History |publisher=Baseball-Reference.com |access-date=October 9, 2011}}

Fister was named the American League Pitcher of the Month for September after going 5–0 with a 0.53 ERA in five starts.{{cite web|last=Joey Nowak|first=Joey Nowak|title=Fister named AL Pitcher of the Month|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110929&content_id=25389400|work=mlb.com|access-date=October 7, 2011}}

Facing the New York Yankees in the American League Divisional Series, Fister bounced back from a rough game 1 outing to earn the win in the decisive game 5. Fister limited the Yankees to one run on five hits and two walks over five innings in the Tigers 3–2 victory, which sent them to the American League Championship Series.{{cite web|last=Brown |first=Tim |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ti-brown_tigers_yankees_alds_game_five_100611 |title=Tigers dance atop vanquished Yankees in Game 5 |publisher=Sports.yahoo.com |date=April 20, 2011 |access-date=October 9, 2011}}

In Game 3 of the American League Championship Series, he held the Texas Rangers' offense to two runs in 7{{fraction|1|3}} innings to get the win in a 5–2 Tigers victory.[https://web.archive.org/web/20111013071154/http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=311011106 "Tigers cut Rangers' ALCS lead to 2-1 as Miguel Cabrera backs Doug Fister"]

On April 7 while pitching against the Red Sox, Fister left the game due to an injury.[http://www.freep.com/article/20120407/SPORTS02/120407022/Tigers-Doug-Fister-leaves-today-s-game-strained-left-side Tigers' Doug Fister leaves today's game with strained left side] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924071528/http://www.freep.com/article/20120407/SPORTS02/120407022/Tigers-Doug-Fister-leaves-today-s-game-strained-left-side |date=September 24, 2015 }} Detroit Free Press The next day, Fister was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strain of the costochondral muscle in his left side, an injury to the ribcage. Brayan Villarreal was recalled from Triple-A Toledo to take his place on the roster.{{cite web |url=http://www.freep.com/article/20120407/SPORTS02/120407022/1050/Tigers-Doug-Fister-goes-DL-strained-left-side |title=Tigers' Doug Fister goes on DL with strained left side |work=Detroit Free Press |first=John |last=Lowe |date=April 7, 2012 |access-date=April 8, 2012 |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924071524/http://www.freep.com/article/20120407/SPORTS02/120407022/1050/Tigers-Doug-Fister-goes-DL-strained-left-side |url-status=dead }} On September 22, Fister threw his first career shutout, blanking the Minnesota Twins 8–0 on seven hits.[http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2012/09/doug_fister_tosses_first_caree.html Doug Fister tosses first career shutout, Detroit Tigers crush Minnesota Twins in 8-0 win] Schmehl, James at mlive.com on September 22, 2012. In his next start on September 27, Doug set an American League record by striking out nine batters in a row against the Kansas City Royals. This was just one short of the major league record (10) set by Tom Seaver in 1970.[http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/recap/MLB_20120927_KC@DET Tigers walk off with W over Royals. cbssports.com on September 27, 2012.] He finished the 2012 regular season with a 10–10 record and a 3.45 ERA in 26 starts.

Fister pitched in the second game of the ALDS against the Oakland A's, picking up a no decision in a 5–4 victory while giving up two runs in seven innings.{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120927&content_id=39107616&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb|title=Fister sets AL strikeout mark against Royals|work=mlb.com|access-date=September 27, 2012}} He also got a no-decision in Game 1 of the 2012 ALCS against the New York Yankees, despite surrendering no runs in {{frac|6|1|3}} innings of work.{{cite web |title=2012 ALCS Game 1 recap |work=CBS Sports |url=http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/recap/MLB_20121013_DET@NYY |date=October 13, 2012}} Fister was struck in the head by a line drive off the bat of Giants outfielder Gregor Blanco during the second inning of Game 2 of the 2012 World Series. Fister continued to pitch the game, holding the Giants to one run over six innings before turning it over to the bullpen.[http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121027&content_id=40078416¬ebook_id=40084192&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det 'Tremendously lucky' Fister passes latest tests] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023051639/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121027&content_id=40078416¬ebook_id=40084192&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det |date=October 23, 2013 }} MLB.com, October 27, 2012

Fister was injury-free in 2013, making 32 starts for the Tigers. He set career highs in wins (14), win percentage (14–9, .609) and strikeouts (159), while finishing the regular season with a 3.67 ERA.

Doug made a start in Game 4 of the 2013 ALDS against the Oakland Athletics, with the Tigers facing elimination. He gave up three runs and seven hits in six innings of work. The Tigers won the game with a late rally, so Fister did not factor in the decision.[http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/recap/MLB_20131008_OAK@DET/tigers-rally-late-hold-off-as-to-force-game-5-in-alds Tigers rally late, hold off A's to force Game 5 in ALDS] cbssports.com wire reports. October 8, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013. In Game 4 of the 2013 ALCS against the Boston Red Sox, Fister gave up just one run on eight hits, striking out seven over six innings and earning the win in a 7–3 Tigers victory.{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=331016106|title=Austin Jackson breaks out as Tigers smack Red Sox, tie series at 2|date=October 16, 2013|work=ESPN|access-date=October 17, 2013|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304123916/http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=331016106|url-status=dead}}

Following the 2013 season, Fister was named a finalist for the Gold Glove Award for the pitcher position alongside Mark Buehrle and R. A. Dickey.{{cite web |url=http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131025/SPORTS0104/310250100/-1/rss12 |title=Dirks, Fister are Tigers' finalists for Gold Glove | the Detroit News |access-date=October 25, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029201617/http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131025/SPORTS0104/310250100/-1/rss12 |archive-date=October 29, 2013 }} Fister finished the season with no errors for a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage. Additionally, he led all American League pitchers in putouts (23) and double plays started (5), and was seventh in assists (29).{{Cite web|url=http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=p&stats=fld&lg=al&qual=y&type=0&season=2013&month=0&season1=2013&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sort=7,d|title=American League Leaderboards » 2013 » Pitchers » Fielding Statistics | FanGraphs Baseball}}

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On December 2, 2013, Doug Fister was traded to the Washington Nationals for utility man Steve Lombardozzi Jr. and left-handed pitchers Ian Krol and Robbie Ray.[https://web.archive.org/web/20131206034225/http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/det/detroit-tigers-trade-doug-fister-to-washington-nationals-for-three-players?ymd=20131202&content_id=64343036&vkey=news_det Tigers send Fister to Nats for three players] MLB.com, December 2, 2013

During spring training with the Nationals, Fister developed a strained lat muscle on his right side that put him on the disabled list to start the 2014 season. He returned on May 9 against the Oakland Athletics where he gave up five earned runs on nine hits in {{frac|4|1|3}} innings. He bounced back in his next start, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Fister gave up one earned run on five hits in seven innings.{{citation needed|date=December 2018}} Fister finished the 2014 season with a 16–6 record over 164 IP, tallying 98 strikeouts, a 1.08 WHIP (5th in the NL among qualified starters), and a 2.41 ERA (4th in the NL).{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/30370/doug-fister|title = Doug Fister Stats, News, Bio}} Fister placed 8th in NL Cy Young voting with one 4th place vote and three 5th place votes for a total of five points.{{Cite web |last=Wells |first=Adam |date=November 12, 2014 |title=MLB Cy Young Award 2014: AL and NL Winners, Voting Results and Reaction |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2265655-mlb-cy-young-award-2014-al-and-nl-winners-voting-results-and-reaction |access-date=October 28, 2023 |website=The Athletic}}

Fister pitched in 25 games for the Nationals in 2015, 15 of which were starts. He posted a 5–7 record, 4.19 ERA, and 63 strikeouts in 103 innings pitched.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/fistedo01.shtml|title=Doug Fister Statistics and History|work=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=January 28, 2016}}

On January 28, 2016, Fister signed a one-year, $7 million contract with the Houston Astros.{{cite web|url=http://m.astros.mlb.com/news/article/163059260/astros-sign-doug-fister|title=Fister joins Astros on one-year contract|work=MLB.com|date=January 28, 2016|access-date=January 28, 2016|archive-date=December 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224104042/http://m.astros.mlb.com/news/article/163059260/astros-sign-doug-fister/|url-status=dead}} He became a free agent at the end of the season.

On May 20, 2017, Fister signed a minor-league contract with the Los Angeles Angels. On June 21, 2017, he opted out of his Angels contract and was placed on waivers.{{Cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/19719171/boston-red-sox-claim-doug-fister-release-waivers-los-angeles-angels|title=Red Sox add depth, claim Fister, sign Peralta|work=ESPN.com|access-date=July 1, 2017}}

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On June 23, 2017, Fister was claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox.{{cite web |url=http://m.mlb.com/bos/roster/transactions/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331175731/http://m.mlb.com/bos/roster/transactions |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 31, 2017 |title=Transactions |website=MLB.com |date=June 23, 2017 |access-date=June 23, 2017}} On June 25, Fister made his first start with the Red Sox, going 6 innings and striking out 6 batters, allowing 3 earned runs and in a 2–4 loss against the Los Angeles Angels. On an August 22 start in Cleveland, Fister allowed a lead off home run to Francisco Lindor to briefly tie the score at 1–1, but this would turn out to be the only hit registered by the Indians as Fister would go on to pitch a complete-game 1-hitter and not allow a hit to the final 28 batters faced in the game in an eventual 9–1 Red Sox win. He became a free agent following the season.

On November 28, 2017, Fister signed a one-year, $4 million, contract with the Texas Rangers that included an option for the following season.{{cite web|url=https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/texas-rangers/rangers/2017/11/27/signing-doug-fister-means-rangers-offseason-pitching-plans|title=With Doug Fister signing finally official, what does it mean for the Rangers' offseason plans |first=Evan|last=Grant|date=November 28, 2017|access-date=November 28, 2017|work=Dallas News}} He made 12 starts for the Rangers in 2018 before suffering a season-ending right knee strain on June 9, and had his option declined by the Rangers after the season.

On February 13, 2019, Fister announced his retirement from professional baseball.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/pitcher-doug-fister-retiring/c-303902522|title = Agent: Fister retiring, ready for next chapter| website=MLB.com }}

Fister threw four pitches, and was mainly a groundball pitcher. His two seam fastball was thrown at {{convert|88|–|91|mph}}. His other pitches were a cutter ({{convert|85|–|87|mph}}), a curveball ({{convert|73|–|79|mph}}), and a changeup ({{convert|80|–|84|mph}}). The curveball was his best swing-and-miss pitch, with a career whiff rate of over 30%. Fister finished third and fourth in 2010 and 2011, respectively, in lowest walks per nine innings ratio.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/fistedo01.shtml|title=Doug Fister Statistics and History|work=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=August 9, 2012}}

Fister ran {{convert|10|mi}} on days he did not pitch.{{cite web|title=Nationals new starter to run in DC|url=http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20140214/APS/302149547|publisher=Star News Online|access-date=February 14, 2014}}

Fister stands {{convert|6|ft|8|in}} and was among the tallest players in the major leagues.[https://web.archive.org/web/20110310124622/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/1103/baseball.tallest.pitchers/content.16.html Baseball's Tallest Pitchers] Sports Illustrated

Fister and his wife, Ashley, have two daughters.

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