Charlie Fox

Born: 10/7/1921 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 2/16/2004 in Stanford, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-09-24 | Final Game: 1942-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Charles Francis Fox

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Biography

Charlie Fox, born in 1921, was a professional baseball player who graced the diamond during a brief career spanning from 1942 to September 26, 1942. His time in Major League Baseball was marked by his role as a position player, during a period that was heavily influenced by World War II, which saw many players enlist and the overall talent pool in the league shift dramatically. Fox's career was short, appearing in just three games, but he made a notable impact during that time. In those limited appearances, Fox recorded three hits and finished with a remarkable batting average of .429, showcasing his ability to make contact at the plate despite the brevity of his time in the league. He also contributed one run batted in, highlighting his capability to drive in runs when given the opportunity. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his batting average stands out as a testament to his potential as a player. Ultimately, Charlie Fox's career may have been fleeting, but his performance in those three games left an indelible mark in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	7	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.429	0.500	0.429	0.929	0.0

Career AVG .429 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +69.1% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +54.7% above league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — +22.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.929 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — +38.0% above 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
1942	NY1	NL	3	7	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.429	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	3	0	7	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1942	NY1	C	3	0	7	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	3