| Matt Fox | |
|---|---|
 Fox with theFort Myers Miracle | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1982-12-04)December 4, 1982 (age 43) Columbus, Ohio, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 3, 2010, for the Minnesota Twins | |
| Last appearance | |
| September 28, 2010, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 4.91 |
| Strikeouts | 0 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Matthew Jacob Fox (born December 4, 1982) is an American former professionalbaseballpitcher. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theMinnesota Twins andBoston Red Sox.
Fox was drafted by theArizona Diamondbacks in the 6th round of the2001 Major League Baseball draft, but he did not sign. He instead opted to attend theUniversity of Central Florida, where he played for theUCF Knights baseball team. As a junior, he was namedconference Pitcher of the Year. He was a first round pick (35th overall) in the2004 Major League Baseball draft.
Fox was ranked the 11th best prospect in theAppalachian League byBaseball America in his first season in professional ball with theElizabethton Twins. A shoulder injury kept him on thedisabled list for the entire2005 season, however, he returned in2006 to go 4-0 with twosaves and a 3.79earned run average.
Fox has both started andpitched in relief during his minor league career, however, he was used primarily as a starter in2009 for the Twins' Double A affiliate, theNew Britain Rock Cats. He went 9-9 with a 3.58 ERA and 120strikeouts in 2009 to help the Rock Cats to their first post season appearance since2003.
Fox was promoted to the major leagues for the first time on September 3, 2010.[1] He earned a no decision in his major league debut that same day, pitching 52⁄3 innings in a 4-3 win for the Twins.[2] He wasdesignated for assignment on September 4 to make room on the 40 man roster forBen Revere.[3]
On September 9, 2010, Fox was claimed off waivers by theBoston Red Sox.[4] On September 17, 2010, he has made his debut with the Red Sox as a reliever, in a game against theToronto Blue Jays. He was designated for assignment by the Red Sox after the season.[5] He declared free agency after the 2011 season.
TheSeattle Mariners signed Fox to a minor league contract on November 12, 2011. On May 14, 2013, theNew York Mets signed Fox to minor league deal. He finished his professional career after spending the 2013 season with theLas Vegas 51s, going 8-4 with a 4.59 ERA.[6]
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