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Toronto Blue Jays reliever Braydon Fisher’s father, Normand Fisher, died at age 65 during the team’s road trip to California on Monday.
The Blue Jays were playing the San Francisco Giants, and Norm Fisher, who grew up in Vanden, Calif., was visiting friends from his high school before the game. After the visit, when Norm was on his way back to town, he suffered a stroke.
Braydon Fisher, who has been grieving since his father’s death, spoke glowingly of his “amazing” father on Wednesday.
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Braydon Fisher of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches during a game against the Houston Astros at the Rogers Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Monday, June 22, 2026. (Peter Sarellas/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
“He was a great person,” Fisher said, via MLB.com. “I’ve heard you say this about myself and he always loved it when you all said this, but there was never a bad day for Norm. His name was Norm. There was never a bad day for him.”
“He was always happy, cheerful and willing to help anyone. He loved people. He did everything as perfectly as possible. He was very proud of what he had.”
Norm was an officer in the Air Force for eight years. Braydon is in his second season with the Blue Jays and said his father was an avid supporter of both his son and the team.
“He played baseball and he loved baseball. Growing up, if it had a score, it was on TV. He loved watching it and he loves all the guys. I don’t think in the last two years you’d see him not wearing Blue Jays gear. Not ever. No matter the occasion.”
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Braydon Fisher #63 of the Toronto Blue Jays leaves the field during a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill., Friday, June 19, 2026. (George Gaza/MLB Images via Getty Images)
“He always supported me in every way,” Fisher said. “He did everything he could to make sure I achieved the dream I had talked about since I was five.”
Braydon, 25, said that while his father played baseball, his mother said the Blue Jays reliever got his athleticism from her.
“He liked to talk about being a good baseball player,” Fisher said with a smile. “I always gave him (a hard time) for that. My mom always tells him I got my athletic ability from her.”
Braydon thanked the Blue Jays for their support, not only for him, but also for his family.
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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Braydon Fisher throws against the Blue Jays during the first inning of MLB baseball action in Toronto, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press)
“I just want to thank the entire Blue Jays staff for how amazing they have been in supporting me and my family,” Fisher said. “Getting flights, hotels, giving me as much time as I needed and all the good messages.”
Fisher is expected to be activated from the bereavement list during the team’s series against the San Diego Padres. He made his MLB debut last season and has quickly become a trusted member of the Blue Jays’ bullpen.
Last season, Fisher went 7-0 with a 2.70 ERA over 52 games, striking out 62 batters in 50 innings. This season he has continued to be a stabilizing presence for manager John Schneider. In 43 games, he is 3-3 with a 3.33 ERA over 43 games while striking out 46 batters in 46 innings.
