Jake Fox
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2011)
Jake Fox was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2011 for the Chicago Cubs, the Athletics, and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 5 seasons. In 193 career games, he hit .237 with 116 hits, 20 home runs, and 73 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-07-19
- Last Game
- 2011-09-25
Full name: Jacob Quirin Fox
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 | .237 | .288 | .425 | .714 | -309 |
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 .714 vs. league average .739 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | CHN | NL | 7 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CHN | NL | 82 | 216 | 23 | 56 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 44 | 0 | 14 | 47 | .259 | .262 (-1%) | .332 (-7%) | .417 (+12%) | .750 (+4%) | 63.1 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | 39 | 98 | 11 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 26 | .214 | .257 (-17%) | .325 (-19%) | .402 (-19%) | .728 (-19%) | -310.4 |
| 2010 | BAL | AL | 38 | 100 | 10 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 23 | .220 | .257 (-15%) | .325 (-21%) | .402 (+9%) | .728 (-4%) | -310.4 |
| 2011 | BAL | AL | 27 | 61 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 8 | .246 | .255 (-4%) | .320 (-2%) | .399 (+11%) | .719 (+5%) | 43.7 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 193 | 489 | 55 | 116 | 28 | 2 | 20 | 73 | 0 | 27 | 106 | .237 | — | — | — | — | -514 | ||
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 (193 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 99 | 240 | 21 | 48 | 5 | 33 | .200 |
| Away | 94 | 249 | 34 | 68 | 15 | 40 | .273 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-25 | BAL | DET | L | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-09-19 | BAL | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-18 | BAL | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-09-13 | BAL | TBR | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-08-31 | BAL | TOR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-08-30 | BAL | TOR | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-08-28 | BAL | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-08-24 | BAL | MIN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-27 | BAL | OAK | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-05-26 | BAL | KCR | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 32 |
| First Base | 24 |
| Third Base | 31 |
| Left Field | 41 |
| Right Field | 6 |
| Designated Hitter | 31 |
Salary History
Jake Fox's recorded salaries total $829,000 over 2 seasons, 2010 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Fox's career ran from 2007 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2007 and 2009.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | BAL | AL | $424,000 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | $405,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $829,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Jake Fox: the record in brief
July 19, 2007 and September 25, 2011 bracket Jake Fox's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Chicago Cubs (2007 to 2009), the Oakland Athletics (2010), and the Baltimore Orioles (2010 through 2011). Fox is listed as an outfielder at 6-foot-0 and 220 pounds. Fox threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is July 20, 1982, in Greenfield, IN, USA. Fox's full given name, per the bio, is Jacob Quirin Fox.
Fox collected 116 hits in 489 at bats across 193 games, good for a .237 batting average, adding 20 home runs and 73 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .288 and .425 give Fox a career OPS of .714. Fox's .237 average ran 9.0% below the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons. The single-season home run high is 11, set in 2009. The hits column peaks at 56, in 2009. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .259 in 2009, did not top the league's .262.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jake Fox
- What years did Jake Fox play?
- Jake Fox played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2011.
- Was Jake Fox a pitcher?
- No. Jake Fox was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jake Fox hit?
- Jake Fox hit 20 career home runs with 116 hits.
- What teams did Jake Fox play for?
- Jake Fox played for 3 teams: the Chicago Cubs (2007, 2009), the Oakland Athletics (2010), and the Baltimore Orioles (2010–2011).
- What were Jake Fox's career stats?
- In 193 games, Jake Fox had 116 hits, 20 home runs, 73 RBI, and 55 runs, with a .237 batting average.
- How much did Jake Fox earn in his career?
- Jake Fox's recorded salaries total $829,000 over 2 seasons, 2010 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Fox's career ran from 2007 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2007 and 2009.
- What was Jake Fox's salary?
- Jake Fox's last recorded salary was $424,000, in 2011. His highest recorded salary was $424,000, in 2011, and his lowest was $405,000, in 2010. The Salary History table lists each season from 2010 to 2011.
- What position did Jake Fox play?
- Jake Fox played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jake Fox and how much did he weigh?
- Jake Fox was listed at 6 feet and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jake Fox hit each season?
- Jake Fox's home runs by season: 0 in 2007, 11 in 2009, 7 in 2010, and 2 in 2011. His most in one season was 11, in 2009.
- What was Jake Fox's career batting average?
- Jake Fox batted .237 over his career, with 116 hits in 489 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jake Fox have?
- Jake Fox drove in 73 runs in his career.
- Is Jake Fox in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jake Fox has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.