University of Rhode Island

David Fischer was named Rhode Island's pitching coach in July of 2021. He joined Raphael Cerrato's staff as a volunteer assistant in September of 2017 and was promoted to director of operations before his current post. He completed his eighth season with the program in 2024-25.

During his time in Kingston, Fischer has guided four Rams to All-Atlantic 10 honors in Mike Webb (2021; Second Team), Ryan Andrade (2023; Second Team), Trystan Levesque (2025; Second Team) and Joe Sabbath (2025; Second Team). Additionally, both Braeden Perry (2023) and Evan Maloney (2024) have earned All-Rookie honors. 

Fischer spent the 2017 season coaching with the Springvale Lions baseball club in Melbourne, Australia. Before that, he worked with the Farm AAU program in Waltham, Mass.

An 18th-round draft pick out of UConn in 2012, Fischer pitched in the Washington Nationals' system from 2012-14. He also spent time in the Minnesota Twins' system and pitched for the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League as well as the Rockland Boulders of the Can-Am League.

In 2012, Fischer earned a bachelor's degree in geography from UConn, where he played alongside former Rhody pitching coach Kevin Vance. While in Storrs, Fischer helped lead the Huskies to the 2011 Clemson Regional title. He also played summer ball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.