As a 25-year-old rookie, Kisinger pitched in five games (all complete games) and had a record of 2–3 with an ERA of 3.12 (Adjusted ERA+ of 120). In 1903, he appeared in 16 games (including 14 complete games) and had a record of 7–9 with an ERA of 2.96 in 118-2/3 innings pitched.\n', '

Kisinger played in his last major league game on September 24, 1903. In October 1903, Kisinger was traded by the Tigers with other players to the Buffalo Bisons of the Eastern League for Cy Ferry and Matty McIntyre. According to one history of the Bisons, Kisinger led the Bisons to their first pennant in 1904, described by the author as "a part-time surveyor and coin collector who managed to win 24 games in the betweens." Kisinger also made his only appearance on a baseball card (a T206 baseball card) while playing for Buffalo.\n', '

The International League Hall of Fame inducted Kisinger as a member in 2009.\n', '

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