Andrew Junipero Fox (born January 12, 1971 in Sacramento, California) was 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.
Fox (right) with Marlins outfielder
Cody Ross in 2008.
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, a second round draft pick, graduated from Christian Brothers in Sacramento.
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- ^ Joe Frisaro. "Notes: Fox replaces Hill on staff", Florida Marlins, March 24, 2007. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
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