Bill Fox, baseball player, 1897-1901

Bill Fox

Born: 1/15/1872 in Sturbridge, MA, USA

Died: 5/7/1946 in Minneapolis, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1897-08-20 | Final Game: 1901-09-12

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William Henry Fox

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Biography

Bill Fox was a professional baseball player born in 1872, whose career spanned from 1897 to 1901. Primarily serving as a position player, Fox played a total of 47 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 32 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .185. Although he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 7 runs and showcased his speed on the basepaths with 9 stolen bases. Fox's playing career unfolded during the late 19th century, a time when baseball was evolving rapidly with the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Despite his modest statistical output, Fox's contributions to his teams reflected the grit and determination of players in an era characterized by intense competition and the burgeoning popularity of baseball in America. His time in the league, albeit brief, positioned him among the many who laid the groundwork for the future of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
47 173 13 32 2 1 0 7 9 5 24 0.185 0.212 0.208 0.420 -1099.9

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 34.0% below league average.

Career OBP .212 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 37.3% below league average.

Career SLG .208 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 44.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.420 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 40.8% 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
1897 WAS NL 4 14 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1901 CIN NL 43 159 9 28 2 1 0 7 9 4 22 0.176 .271 (-35%) .326 (-38%) .359 (-44%) .686 (-41%) -1099.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 45 0 114 141 15 22
SS 2 0 1 6 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1897 WAS 2B 2 0 11 5 2 3
1897 WAS SS 2 0 1 6 3 0
1901 CIN 2B 43 0 103 136 13 19

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 45
Shortstop 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
College of the Holy Cross Worcester MA 1895, 1896, 1897