Jake Fox

Born: 7/20/1982 in Greenfield, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-07-19 | Final Game: 2011-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Jacob Quirin Fox

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Biography

Jake Fox was a professional baseball player born in 1982 who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2011. He was primarily known for his versatility as a position player, contributing to various teams throughout his career. Across 193 games, Fox recorded 116 hits, 20 home runs, and 73 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .237. Despite not being known for his speed, as evidenced by his zero stolen bases, Fox's power and ability to drive in runs made him a valuable asset during his time in the league. Emerging in the late 2000s, an era marked by a focus on offensive production and power hitting, Fox was part of a generation of players who sought to make their mark with the long ball. His notable performances included pivotal moments where he showcased his ability to change the course of games with timely hitting. While his career was relatively brief, Fox's contributions to the teams he played for, along with his journey through the ranks of professional baseball, reflect the passion and competitive spirit that defines the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
193	489	55	116	28	2	20	73	0	27	106	0.237	0.288	0.425	0.714	-339.0

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career SLG .425 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.714 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2007	CHC	NL	7	14	3	2	2	0	0	1	1	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	CHC	NL	82	216	23	56	12	0	11	44	14	47	0.259	.262 (-1%)	.332 (-7%)	.417 (+12%)	.750 (+4%)	63.1
2010	OAK	AL	39	98	11	21	5	0	2	12	5	26	0.214	.257 (-17%)	.325 (-19%)	.402 (-19%)	.728 (-19%)	-332.9
2010	BAL	AL	38	100	10	22	5	1	5	10	3	23	0.220	.257 (-15%)	.325 (-21%)	.402 (+9%)	.728 (-4%)	-332.9
2011	BAL	AL	27	61	8	15	4	1	2	6	4	8	0.246	.255 (-4%)	.320 (-2%)	.399 (+11%)	.719 (+5%)	43.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	24	14	126	6	3	13
3B	31	24	8	39	2	2
C	32	20	130	10	1	0
OF	47	31	59	2	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2007	CHN	1B	1	0	3	0	0	2
2007	CHN	OF	3	3	2	0	0	0
2009	CHN	1B	7	5	40	1	2	3
2009	CHN	3B	27	23	8	38	2	2
2009	CHN	C	3	0	6	1	0	0
2009	CHN	OF	26	17	36	1	3	0
2010	OAK	3B	3	0	0	1	0	0
2010	OAK	C	8	7	37	2	1	0
2010	OAK	OF	9	6	12	1	0	0
2010	BAL	1B	10	6	58	4	1	5
2010	BAL	3B	1	1	0	0	0	0
2010	BAL	C	11	7	49	6	0	0
2010	BAL	OF	4	1	4	0	0	0
2011	BAL	1B	6	3	25	1	0	3
2011	BAL	C	10	6	38	1	0	0
2011	BAL	OF	5	4	5	0	0	0