George Fox
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1891-1899)
George Fox was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1891 to 1899 for the Louisville Colonels and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 9 seasons. In 19 career games, he hit .200 with 12 hits, 1 home runs, and 5 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 185 lb
- Died
- 5/8/1914 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1891-07-13
- Last Game
- 1899-09-07
Full name: George Bennerd Fox
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 | .200 | .294 | .317 | .611 | 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 .611 vs. league average .691 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | .105 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1899 | PIT | NL | 13 | 41 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | .244 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 19 | 60 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (13 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | .190 |
| Away | 7 | 20 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | .300 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899-09-09 | PIT | LS3 | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-09-07 | PIT | LS3 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-09-06 | PIT | CHC | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-09-05 | PIT | CHC | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899-09-04 | PIT | CHC | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-09-04 | PIT | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-09-02 | PIT | NY1 | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-09-02 | PIT | NY1 | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1899-08-31 | PIT | NY1 | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1899-08-30 | PIT | BRO | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 3 |
| First Base | 9 |
| Third Base | 6 |
George Fox: the record in brief
George Fox's major league career runs from a debut on July 13, 1891 to a final game on September 7, 1899. The season rows list, in order, the Louisville Colonels (1891) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1899). Fox played primarily as a first baseman. Born on December 1, 1868, in Pottstown, PA, USA, Fox was listed at 5 feet, 9 inches and 185 pounds. Fox died on May 8, 1914, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The bio lists the given name George Bennerd.
Across 19 games at the plate, Fox's career line reads 12 hits in 60 at bats for a .200 average; the totals also include 1 home run and 5 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .294 and the slugging percentage .317, for an OPS of .611. Measured against the leagues Fox played in, the .200 career average compares with a .267 league average over the same seasons, 25.0% below the league. Fox collected a career-high 10 hits in 1899.
The position table credits Fox with 9 games at first base and also lists 6 at third base and 3 at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Fox
- What years did George Fox play?
- George Fox played in Major League Baseball from 1891 to 1899.
- Was George Fox a pitcher?
- No. George Fox was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did George Fox hit?
- George Fox hit 1 career home run with 12 hits.
- What teams did George Fox play for?
- George Fox played for 2 teams: the Louisville Colonels (1891) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1899).
- What were George Fox's career stats?
- In 19 games, George Fox had 12 hits, 1 home runs, 5 RBI, 5 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .200 batting average.
- What position did George Fox play?
- George Fox played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Fox and how much did he weigh?
- George Fox was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did George Fox hit each season?
- George Fox's home runs by season: 0 in 1891 and 1 in 1899. His most in one season was 1, in 1899.
- What was George Fox's career batting average?
- George Fox batted .200 over his career, with 12 hits in 60 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Fox have?
- George Fox drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is George Fox in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Fox has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.