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Jake Fox

Pittsburgh Pirates

1982/07/20 29

6-0 220

Beech Grove, IN

R / R

4

the Chicago Cubs in 2003 (3rd round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 68 265 38 73 19 1 12 58 22 52 0 0 .275 .351 .491
career Total 193 489 55 116 28 2 20 73 27 106 0 0 .237 .288 .425

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Hits with power and the potential for a good average. Displays great versatility in being able to play several positions defensively (from catcher to the corner infield & outfield spots).
Flaws
  • Needs to find his big-league niche and eventually settle into a role. As a catcher, he doesn't have enough defensive acumen and game-calling skills to play every day.
Career Potential
  • Utility man.
  • AwardsSouthern League (AA) - All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

November 22, 2011 Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a minor league contract.
October 31, 2011 Refused minor league assignment and opted for free agency.
October 28, 2011 Outrighted to Norfolk (AAA).
August 23, 2011 Contract purchased from Norfolk (AAA).
June 10, 2011 Outrighted to Norfolk (AAA).
June 1, 2011 Designated for assignment by the Baltimore Orioles.
March 3, 2011 Re-signed by the Baltimore Orioles to a one-year contract.
June 13, 2010 Designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics.
March 8, 2010 Re-signed by the Oakland Athletics to a one-year contract.
December 3, 2009 Acquired from the Chicago Cubs.
June 16, 2009 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
June 10, 2009 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
May 27, 2009 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
March 24, 2009 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
February 25, 2009 Re-signed by the Chicago Cubs to a one-year contract.
March 11, 2008 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
August 14, 2007 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
July 27, 2007 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
July 19, 2007 Contract purchased from Tennessee (AA).
March 20, 2007 Assigned to minor league camp by the Chicago Cubs.
December 13, 2006 Re-signed by the Chicago Cubs to a minor league contract.
March 21, 2006 Assigned to minor league camp.
January 6, 2006 Invited to spring training by the Chicago Cubs.
July 2, 2003 Signed by the Chicago Cubs.

Trades

November 22, 2011 Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a minor league contract.
June 22, 2010 Oakland Athletics traded Jake Fox to the Baltimore Orioles for Ross Wolf.
December 3, 2009 Oakland Athletics traded Jeff Gray, Matthew Spencer and Ronny Morla to the Chicago Cubs for Aaron Miles and Jake Fox.
June 3, 2003 Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 3rd round in 2003.

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