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 |
Marv Foley: the record in brief
According to the bio, Marv Foley debuted on September 11, 1978 and played a final game on September 30, 1984. The season rows list, in order, the Chicago White Sox (1978 through 1982) and the Texas Rangers (1984). Born on August 29, 1953, in Stanford, KY, USA, Foley is listed as a catcher and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Foley's listed size is 6 feet, 0 inches and 195 pounds. Marv Foley was the playing name; the full given name is Marvis Edwin.
Foley collected 94 hits in 419 at bats across 203 games, good for a .224 batting average, plus 12 home runs and 51 RBI. Reaching base at a .292 clip and slugging .334, Foley finished with a .627 OPS. Foley's .224 average ran 14.3% below the .262 that the league posted over the same seasons. No season topped the 29 hits of 1980. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .247 in 1979, did not top the league's .265.
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 teams did Marv Foley play for?
- Marv Foley played for 2 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1978–1980, 1982) and the Texas Rangers (1984).
- What were Marv Foley's career stats?
- In 203 games, Marv Foley had 94 hits, 12 home runs, 51 RBI, and 37 runs, with a .224 batting average.
- What position did Marv Foley play?
- Marv Foley played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Marv Foley and how much did he weigh?
- Marv Foley was listed at 6 feet and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Marv Foley hit each season?
- Marv Foley's home runs by season: 0 in 1978, 2 in 1979, 4 in 1980, 0 in 1982, and 6 in 1984. His most in one season was 6, in 1984.
- 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.