Josh Fogg
Born: 12/13/1976 in Lynn, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 2001-09-02 | Final Game: 2009-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Joshua Smith Fogg
Biography
Josh Fogg was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2009. Born in 1976, Fogg made his mark during an era characterized by offensive prowess and the increasing importance of specialized pitching roles. Throughout his career, he accumulated a record of 62 wins and 69 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.03. He struck out a total of 627 batters, demonstrating his ability to miss bats despite not being known for overpowering velocity.
Fogg's career spanned various teams, where he showcased resilience and adaptability on the mound. Notably, he was part of the Colorado Rockies during their memorable 2007 season, contributing to the teamโs first National League pennant. While he did not record any saves, his role as a starter and reliever reflected the evolving nature of pitching strategies in the game. Fogg's career, marked by his competitive spirit, provided fans with memorable moments throughout a time when pitching depth and versatility became increasingly crucial in the high-scoring environment of modern baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 69 | 243 | 194 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1159.0 | 1293 | 648 | 165 | 397 | 627 | 5.03 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 2.02 | - |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | 12 | 12 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 194.3 | 199 | 94 | 69 | 113 | 4.35 | -2944.7 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | 10 | 9 | 26 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 142.0 | 166 | 83 | 40 | 71 | 5.26 | -2488.6 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 11 | 10 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 178.3 | 193 | 92 | 66 | 82 | 4.64 | -689.0 |
| 2005 | PIT | NL | 6 | 11 | 34 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 169.3 | 196 | 95 | 53 | 85 | 5.05 | -3694.1 |
| 2006 | COL | NL | 11 | 9 | 31 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 172.0 | 206 | 105 | 60 | 93 | 5.49 | -2242.2 |
| 2007 | COL | NL | 10 | 9 | 30 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 165.7 | 194 | 91 | 59 | 94 | 4.94 | -3170.8 |
| 2008 | CIN | NL | 2 | 7 | 22 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78.3 | 97 | 66 | 27 | 45 | 7.58 | -3471.2 |
| 2009 | COL | NL | 0 | 2 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.7 | 32 | 19 | 20 | 27 | 3.74 | -1112.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 247 | 335 | 21 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 113 | 0.119 | 0.155 | 0.131 | 0.286 | -3027.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | CHW | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | 34 | 58 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 0.121 | -640.1 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | 26 | 42 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0.190 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 32 | 53 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.075 | -727.2 |
| 2005 | PIT | NL | 34 | 47 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0.106 | -505.0 |
| 2006 | COL | NL | 33 | 51 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0.098 | -574.8 |
| 2007 | COL | NL | 30 | 53 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0.132 | -580.6 |
| 2008 | CIN | NL | 23 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.136 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | COL | NL | 24 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | WS | COL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2007 | NLDS2 | COL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2007 | NLCS | COL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10.7 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 5.91 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | NLCS | COL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1.50 |
| 2007 | NLDS2 | COL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 2007 | WS | COL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.7 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 20.25 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 243 | 194 | 79 | 169 | 13 | 16 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | CHA | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | PIT | P | 33 | 33 | 9 | 29 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | PIT | P | 26 | 26 | 13 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | PIT | P | 32 | 32 | 13 | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| 2005 | PIT | P | 34 | 28 | 11 | 26 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 | COL | P | 31 | 31 | 11 | 29 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 | COL | P | 30 | 29 | 12 | 19 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | CIN | P | 22 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 | COL | P | 24 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 243 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | CIN | NL | $400,000 |
| 2007 | COL | NL | $3,625,000 |
| 2006 | COL | NL | $450,000 |
| 2005 | PIT | NL | $2,150,000 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | $342,000 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | $322,000 |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | $203,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $7,492,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Gainesville | FL | 1996, 1997, 1998 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 7th | 3.0 | 160 | 0 |