Happy Foreman
Born: 7/20/1897 in Memphis, TN, USA
Died: 2/13/1953 in New York, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-09-03 | Final Game: 1926-06-25
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: August G. Foreman
Biography
Happy Foreman was a professional baseball player born in 1897, whose career spanned a brief period from 1924 to 1926. Primarily a position player, Foreman made his mark during a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing a shift in its dynamics and fan engagement following the deadball era. He played in a total of 8 games, but his statistical output was notably limited, as he recorded 0 hits, 0 home runs, 0 RBIs, and a batting average of 0.0 throughout his career. Additionally, he did not secure any stolen bases, highlighting the challenges he faced on the field.
Despite the brevity of his career and the lack of notable individual achievements, Foreman's participation in Major League Baseball during the 1920s contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's history. His tenure serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to make an impact in the league, even if their playing time was minimal. Happy Foreman remains a part of the narrative of early 20th-century baseball, illustrating the competitive nature of the sport during that era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 3.18 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2.25 | - |
| 1926 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3.68 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CHW | AL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | BOS | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CHA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | BOS | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |