Pete Fox, baseball player, 1933-1945

Pete Fox

Born: 3/8/1909 in Evansville, IN, USA

Died: 7/5/1966 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-04-12 | Final Game: 1945-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Ervin Fox

Biography

Pete Fox was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1933 to 1945. Born in 1909, he played primarily as a position player and became known for his solid batting and versatility on the field. Over the course of 1,461 games, Fox accumulated 1,678 hits, achieving a commendable batting average of .298. His offensive contributions included 65 home runs and 694 runs batted in, along with 158 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to impact the game both at the plate and on the bases. Fox's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, marked by the Great Depression and the eventual upheaval of World War II. Despite these challenges, he secured a place in the hearts of fans and earned an All-Star selection during his tenure. His consistent performance and ability to thrive against the backdrop of a competitive league solidified his legacy as a skilled player of his time, contributing to the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1461 5636 895 1678 314 75 65 694 158 392 471 0.298 0.347 0.415 0.762 5816.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
14 55 2 18 9 1 0 6 1 5 0.327

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1940 WS DET 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1935 WS DET 6 26 1 10 3 1 0 4 0 1 0.385
1934 WS DET 7 28 1 8 6 0 0 2 1 4 0.286

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1368 0 2793 96 68 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 36
Center Field 170
Right Field 1167

Awards & Honors

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1944 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 12.0 336 0
1943 Most Valuable Player AL 33th 1.0 336 0
1938 Most Valuable Player AL 20th 9.0 336 0
1937 Most Valuable Player AL 23th 1.0 80 0