Terry Fox
Born: 7/31/1935 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1960-09-04 | Final Game: 1966-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Terrence Edward Fox
Biography
Terry Fox, born in 1935, was a notable pitcher in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1960 to 1966. Fox made a significant impact during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Throughout his career, he showcased remarkable consistency and skill, finishing with a record of 29 wins and 19 losses. His earned run average (ERA) of 2.99 highlighted his effectiveness on the mound, demonstrating his ability to limit opposing hitters and maintain competitive games.
Fox was also a proficient closer, accumulating 59 saves over his career, a testament to his reliability in high-pressure situations. With a total of 185 strikeouts, he proved to be a capable strikeout pitcher, utilizing a combination of finesse and strategy that was emblematic of many pitchers during the era. His contributions to the game, both in terms of performance and his role as a dependable relief pitcher, helped shape the landscape of pitching in the 1960s, earning him a respected place in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 19 | 248 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 397.0 | 379 | 132 | 34 | 124 | 185 | 2.99 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4.32 | - |
| 1961 | DET | AL | 5 | 2 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 57.3 | 42 | 9 | 16 | 32 | 1.41 | 310.4 |
| 1962 | DET | AL | 3 | 1 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 58.0 | 48 | 11 | 16 | 23 | 1.71 | 1179.1 |
| 1963 | DET | AL | 8 | 6 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 80.3 | 81 | 32 | 20 | 35 | 3.59 | -871.1 |
| 1964 | DET | AL | 4 | 3 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 61.0 | 77 | 23 | 16 | 28 | 3.39 | 316.7 |
| 1965 | DET | AL | 6 | 4 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 77.7 | 59 | 24 | 31 | 34 | 2.78 | -1238.5 |
| 1966 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10.0 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 6.30 | -584.7 |
| 1966 | PHI | NL | 3 | 2 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 44.3 | 57 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 4.47 | -231.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 253 | 65 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 40 | 0.123 | 0.230 | 0.169 | 0.399 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | ATL | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | DET | AL | 39 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | DET | AL | 47 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | DET | AL | 46 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | DET | AL | 32 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | DET | AL | 42 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | DET | AL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | PHI | NL | 38 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 248 | 0 | 27 | 86 | 7 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | ML1 | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | DET | P | 39 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | DET | P | 44 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | DET | P | 46 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| 1964 | DET | P | 32 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| 1965 | DET | P | 42 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 2 |
| 1966 | DET | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | PHI | P | 36 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 248 |