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
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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 | C | 3 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899 | PIT | 1B | 9 | 0 | 94 | 7 | 3 | 11 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 3 |
| First Base | 9 |
| Third Base | 6 |