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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | BAL | AL | $424,000 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | $405,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $829,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
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 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.