Marv Foley, baseball player, 1978-1984

Marv Foley

Born: 8/29/1953 in Stanford, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-09-11 | Final Game: 1984-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Marvis Edwin Foley

Biography

Marv Foley, born in 1953, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1978 until his retirement on September 30, 1984. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 203 games, recording a total of 94 hits and 12 home runs. Foley drove in 51 runs while maintaining a batting average of .224. Notably, he did not steal any bases during his time in the league, highlighting his role primarily as a power hitter rather than a speedster on the bases. Foley's career unfolded during an era marked by significant changes and rising offensive production in baseball, particularly as the game transitioned into the 1980s. While he may not have been among the most celebrated players of his generation, his contributions to the teams he played for were valuable during a time when the game was evolving, and he left an indelible mark on the franchise histories of the organizations he represented. His journey through the majors reflected the challenges and opportunities faced by players striving to make their mark in a competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
203 419 37 94 10 0 12 51 0 41 61 0.224 0.292 0.334 0.627 -702.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 0 6 0 0 0
3B 3 1 1 1 0 0
C 158 107 577 49 9 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 158
First Base 5
Third Base 3
Designated Hitter 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Kentucky Lexington KY 1974, 1975