Andy Fox

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Andy Fox
Andy Fox
Third baseman
Born: January 12, 1971 (1971-01-12) (age 37)
Batted: Left Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 7, 1996
for the New York Yankees
Final game
October 3, 2004
for the Texas Rangers
Career statistics
Batting average     .239
Hits     461
Runs batted in     168
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Andrew Junipero Fox (born January 12, 1971, in Sacramento, California) is a first base/infield coach for the Florida Marlins and a former professional baseball player. In Major League Baseball, he played for the New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks, Florida Marlins, Texas Rangers, and Montreal Expos. He won a World Series as a member of the Marlins' 2003 World Series championship team and as a member of the Yankees' 1996 World Series championship team. While with the Diamondbacks, he set the team's single season record for hits by pitch.

Since his playing career, Fox has served as the manager of the Spokane Indians and a coach for the Texas Rangers. On March 24, 2007, Fox replaced Perry Hill as the Florida Marlins' first base and infield coach. Fox had previously played under Hill in 2002; similarly, current Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez was a coach for the Marlins during part of Fox's playing career with the team.[1]

Fox graduated from Christian Brothers High School.

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  1. ^ Joe Frisaro. "Notes: Fox replaces Hill on staff", Florida Marlins, March 24, 2007. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.

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