Andy Fox, baseball player, 1996-2004

Andy Fox

Born: 1/12/1971 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-04-07 | Final Game: 2004-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Andrew Junipero Fox

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Biography

Andy Fox was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1996 and 2004. Born in 1971, Fox played in a total of 776 games across his career, showcasing his skills primarily as an infielder. Known for his quickness on the bases, he recorded 74 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to contribute not just with his bat but also with his speed. While his batting average settled at .239, he accumulated 461 hits, including 30 home runs and 168 RBIs, reflecting his role as a solid contributor in the lineup. During his time in the league, Fox played for several teams, including the New York Yankees and the Florida Marlins, and was part of a competitive era in baseball characterized by strong pitching and evolving offensive strategies. His contributions, particularly in the infield, were valued by his teammates and coaches alike, as he often provided depth and reliability in various positions. After concluding his playing career on October 3, 2004, Fox left a legacy as a dependable player who embraced the challenges of the game and exemplified the spirit of teamwork throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
776 1925 248 461 65 17 30 168 74 197 407 0.239 0.324 0.338 0.662 -3657.5

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .338 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.662 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1996 NYY AL 113 189 26 37 4 0 3 13 11 20 28 0.196 .269 (-27%) .340 (-19%) .426 (-38%) .767 (-30%) -1095.7
1997 NYY AL 22 31 13 7 1 0 0 1 2 7 9 0.226 — — — — 0.0
1998 AZ NL 139 502 67 139 21 6 9 44 14 43 97 0.277 .266 (+4%) .335 (+6%) .420 (-6%) .755 (-1%) 96.2
1999 AZ NL 99 274 34 70 12 2 6 33 4 33 61 0.255 .271 (-6%) .344 (+2%) .433 (-13%) .778 (-6%) -263.6
2000 AZ NL 31 86 10 18 4 0 1 10 2 4 16 0.209 .270 (-23%) .344 (-29%) .437 (-34%) .782 (-32%) -497.1
2000 MIA NL 69 164 19 40 4 2 3 10 8 18 37 0.244 .270 (-10%) .344 (-4%) .437 (-20%) .782 (-13%) -497.1
2001 MIA NL 54 81 8 15 0 1 3 7 1 15 17 0.185 .263 (-30%) .332 (-2%) .426 (-25%) .758 (-15%) -170.8
2002 MIA NL 133 435 55 109 14 5 4 41 31 49 94 0.251 .261 (-4%) .331 (+2%) .416 (-20%) .747 (-10%) -751.0
2003 MIA NL 70 108 12 21 5 1 0 8 1 7 29 0.194 .264 (-26%) .332 (-19%) .422 (-39%) .754 (-30%) -591.8
2004 WSN NL 34 43 2 4 0 0 1 1 0 0 16 0.093 — — — — 0.0
2004 TEX AL 12 12 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.083 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
11 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1999 NLDS2 ARI 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1997 ALDS1 NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1996 ALCS NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1996 ALDS2 NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1996 WS NYA 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 16 15 127 7 0 13
2B 169 117 232 304 16 64
3B 135 75 71 183 9 19
OF 78 39 92 5 4 0
SS 264 219 349 611 44 135

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 NYA 2B 72 37 78 104 8 21
1996 NYA 3B 31 9 10 38 1 3
1996 NYA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1996 NYA SS 9 4 8 16 3 3
1997 NYA 2B 5 4 8 13 0 4
1997 NYA 3B 11 3 5 13 0 1
1997 NYA OF 2 0 2 1 1 0
1997 NYA SS 2 1 3 3 0 2
1998 ARI 1B 12 12 104 6 0 7
1998 ARI 2B 60 55 103 118 4 23
1998 ARI 3B 26 21 23 48 2 4
1998 ARI OF 48 34 77 3 2 0
1999 ARI 3B 12 8 5 15 2 2
1999 ARI SS 82 68 95 181 12 33
2000 ARI 1B 1 1 7 0 0 3
2000 ARI 3B 20 17 11 29 2 3
2000 ARI OF 6 1 3 0 0 0
2000 FLO 2B 2 1 4 6 0 1
2000 FLO 3B 12 8 4 22 1 4
2000 FLO OF 14 3 6 1 1 0
2000 FLO SS 33 28 37 86 9 12
2001 FLO 2B 2 2 4 4 0 0
2001 FLO 3B 9 4 6 6 0 1
2001 FLO OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
2001 FLO SS 12 11 14 31 3 9
2002 FLO 2B 7 7 18 23 1 7
2002 FLO 3B 4 0 2 1 0 0
2002 FLO OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2002 FLO SS 112 103 187 279 17 73
2003 FLO 1B 2 2 14 1 0 3
2003 FLO 2B 15 8 14 22 3 6
2003 FLO 3B 5 3 4 5 1 1
2003 FLO OF 2 1 1 0 0 0
2003 FLO SS 9 3 5 10 0 3
2004 MON 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
2004 MON 2B 3 1 0 5 0 0
2004 MON 3B 3 2 1 6 0 0
2004 MON SS 5 1 0 5 0 0
2004 TEX 2B 3 2 3 9 0 2
2004 TEX 3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
2004 TEX OF 2 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 16
Second Base 169
Third Base 135
Shortstop 264
Left Field 24
Center Field 10
Right Field 47
Designated Hitter 6

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 MON NL $450,000
2003 FLO NL $800,000
2002 FLO NL $700,000
2001 FLO NL $775,000
2000 ARI NL $750,000
1999 ARI NL $350,000
1998 ARI NL $240,000
1996 NYA AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $4,174,000