George Fox, baseball player, 1891-1899

George Fox

Born: 12/1/1868 in Pottstown, PA, USA

Died: 5/8/1914 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-07-13 | Final Game: 1899-09-07

Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: George Bennerd Fox

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Biography

George Fox was a professional baseball player born in 1868 who played in the late 19th century, a time characterized by the early evolution of the game and the transition from the deadball era to more offensive play. His career spanned from 1891 to 1899, during which he participated in 19 Major League games. Though his time in the league was brief, Fox made notable contributions as a position player. Throughout his career, Fox recorded 12 hits, including one home run, and drove in five runs, showcasing his potential as a competent hitter despite finishing with a batting average of .200. He also exhibited speed on the base paths, accumulating two stolen bases. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Fox's participation in the game during this formative period highlights the diverse talent pool that characterized early professional baseball. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 60 5 12 0 2 1 5 2 5 7 0.200 0.294 0.317 0.611 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career SLG .317 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.611 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 11.6% 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
1891 LS2 AA 6 19 1 2 0 1 0 2 0 2 3 0.105 — — — — 0.0
1899 PIT NL 13 41 4 10 0 1 1 3 2 3 4 0.244 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 9 0 94 7 3 11
3B 6 0 6 7 1 0
C 3 0 10 3 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1891 LS2 3B 6 0 6 7 1 0
1899 PIT 1B 9 0 94 7 3 11
1899 PIT C 3 0 10 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 3
First Base 9
Third Base 6