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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | CHW | AL | 11 | 34 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0.353 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | CHW | AL | 34 | 97 | 6 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 0.247 | -229.2 |
| 1980 | CHW | AL | 68 | 137 | 14 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 22 | 0.212 | -439.4 |
| 1982 | CHW | AL | 27 | 36 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | TEX | AL | 63 | 115 | 13 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 24 | 0.217 | -33.6 |
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 | C | 64 | 40 | 216 | 17 | 2 | 3 |
| 1980 | CHA | 1B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | CHA | C | 15 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | CHA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | CHA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | TEX | C | 36 | 22 | 147 | 13 | 2 | 3 |
| 1984 | TEX | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | TEX | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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 |