Chad Fox
Born: 9/3/1970 in Coronado, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1997-07-13 | Final Game: 2009-05-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Chad Douglas Fox
Biography
Chad Fox, born in 1970, was a right-handed pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2009. Over the course of his career, Fox showcased his talents with a competitive spirit that resonated with fans and teammates alike. He finished his career with a record of 10-12 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.79, demonstrating his ability to keep runs to a minimum in a league known for its offensive prowess during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Fox's career included 262 strikeouts and 6 saves, highlighting his role as both a starter and a reliever. His versatility on the mound allowed him to adapt to various game situations, contributing to teams' strategies during critical moments. Although he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Fox’s contributions to the game were significant, particularly in an era characterized by a transition toward more specialized pitching roles. After retiring in 2009, he left behind a legacy marked by resilience and determination, traits that defined his playing style throughout his career.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 12 | 219 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 228.0 | 197 | 96 | 22 | 134 | 262 | 3.79 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | ATL | NL | 0 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.3 | 24 | 10 | 16 | 28 | 3.29 | -226.4 |
| 1998 | MIL | NL | 1 | 4 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57.0 | 56 | 25 | 20 | 64 | 3.95 | 2192.2 |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 10.80 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | 5 | 2 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 66.7 | 44 | 14 | 36 | 80 | 1.89 | 1272.9 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5.79 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | BOS | AL | 1 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18.0 | 19 | 9 | 17 | 19 | 4.50 | -435.9 |
| 2003 | MIA | NL | 2 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.3 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 27 | 2.13 | - |
| 2004 | MIA | NL | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 6.75 | - |
| 2005 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8.0 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 6.75 | - |
| 2008 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5.40 | - |
| 2009 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 135.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 219 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | ATL | NL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | MIL | NL | 49 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | 65 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | BOS | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | MIA | NL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | MIA | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | CHC | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | CHC | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CHC | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | WS | FLO | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2003 | NLDS1 | FLO | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2003 | NLCS | FLO | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 3.97 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | NLCS | FLO | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5.40 |
| 2003 | NLDS1 | FLO | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1.80 |
| 2003 | WS | FLO | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 219 | 0 | 13 | 18 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | ATL | P | 30 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | MIL | P | 49 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | MIL | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | MIL | P | 65 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | MIL | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | BOS | P | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | FLO | P | 21 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | FLO | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | CHN | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | CHN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | CHN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 219 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | CHN | NL | $575,000 |
| 2004 | FLO | NL | $1,200,000 |
| 2003 | BOS | AL | $500,000 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | $1,200,000 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | $255,000 |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | $255,000 |
| 1998 | MIL | NL | $174,000 |
| 1997 | ATL | NL | $150,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,309,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarleton State University | Stephenville | TX | 1991, 1992 |
| Blinn College | Brenham | TX | 1990 |