Eric Fox, baseball player, 1992-1995

Eric Fox

Born: 8/15/1963 in Lemoore, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-07-07 | Final Game: 1995-07-05

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Eric Hollis Fox

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Biography

Eric Fox, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player who graced the Major League Baseball (MLB) diamond from 1992 until 1995. Primarily playing as a position player, he made a total of 116 appearances in the big leagues. Known for his versatility, Fox contributed to his teams in various roles, showcasing his ability to adapt in a competitive environment. Throughout his career, he recorded 51 hits, 5 home runs, and 19 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .198. Fox's playing style reflected the transitional period of the early 1990s in Major League Baseball, where power-hitting was beginning to take precedence, yet he also demonstrated speed on the bases with 5 stolen bases. Despite not achieving standout offensive numbers, Fox's presence on the field was marked by a commitment to the game and the ability to support his teammates. After retiring from professional play on July 5, 1995, Fox’s contributions to the sport remained part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing a generation of players navigating the evolving landscape of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
116 258 38 51 8 2 5 19 5 21 48 0.198 0.257 0.302 0.559 -603.9

Career AVG .198 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Career SLG .302 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.559 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 24.1% 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
1992 OAK AL 51 143 24 34 5 2 3 13 3 13 29 0.238 .255 (-7%) .322 (-7%) .377 (-4%) .699 (-5%) -146.0
1993 OAK AL 29 56 5 8 1 0 1 5 0 2 7 0.143 .265 (-46%) .332 (-48%) .403 (-47%) .735 (-47%) -457.9
1994 OAK AL 26 44 7 9 2 0 1 1 2 3 8 0.205 — — — — 0.0
1995 TEX AL 10 15 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1992 ALCS OAK 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 101 56 184 4 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 OAK OF 43 31 92 3 1 1
1993 OAK OF 26 12 47 0 0 1
1994 OAK OF 24 9 32 1 0 0
1995 TEX OF 8 4 13 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 28
Center Field 55
Right Field 30
Designated Hitter 7

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 TEX AL $154,000
1993 OAK AL $125,000
Total Career Earnings $279,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California State University Fresno Fresno CA 1982, 1983, 1985