Marv Foley
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978-1984)
Marv Foley was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1984 for the Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers, a span of 7 seasons. In 203 career games, he hit .224 with 94 hits, 12 home runs, and 51 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-09-11
- Last Game
- 1984-09-30
Full name: Marvis Edwin Foley
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 | .224 | .292 | .334 | .627 | -636 |
Career AVG .224 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.
Career OBP .292 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.
Career SLG .334 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.
Career OPS .627 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | CHA | AL | 11 | 34 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 6 | .353 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | CHA | AL | 34 | 97 | 6 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 5 | .247 | .265 (-7%) | .329 (-11%) | .397 (-14%) | .727 (-13%) | -215.7 |
| 1980 | CHA | AL | 68 | 137 | 14 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 22 | .212 | .264 (-20%) | .326 (-19%) | .387 (-13%) | .714 (-16%) | -390.3 |
| 1982 | CHA | AL | 27 | 36 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | TEX | AL | 63 | 115 | 13 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 24 | .217 | .259 (-16%) | .322 (-5%) | .384 (+2%) | .707 (-1%) | -30.1 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 203 | 419 | 37 | 94 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 51 | 0 | 41 | 61 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -636 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (203 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 91 | 162 | 18 | 42 | 6 | 21 | .259 |
| Away | 112 | 257 | 19 | 52 | 6 | 30 | .202 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-09-30 | TEX | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-28 | TEX | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-26 | TEX | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-25 | TEX | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-09-24 | TEX | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-09-23 | TEX | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-22 | TEX | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-09-21 | TEX | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-09-18 | TEX | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-17 | TEX | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | CHA | C | 10 | 9 | 41 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | CHA | C | 33 | 29 | 128 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | CHA | 1B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | CHA | C | 64 | 40 | 216 | 17 | 2 | 3 |
| 1982 | CHA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | CHA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | CHA | C | 15 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | TEX | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | TEX | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | TEX | C | 36 | 22 | 147 | 13 | 2 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Marv Foley
- What years did Marv Foley play?
- Marv Foley played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1984.
- Was Marv Foley a pitcher?
- No. Marv Foley was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Marv Foley hit?
- Marv Foley hit 12 career home runs with 94 hits.
- What was Marv Foley's career batting average?
- Marv Foley batted .224 over his career, with 94 hits in 419 at bats.
- How many RBI did Marv Foley have?
- Marv Foley drove in 51 runs in his career.
- Is Marv Foley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Marv Foley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.