Steve Foucault
Born: 10/3/1949 in Duluth, MN, USA
MLB Debut: 1973-04-07 | Final Game: 1978-08-29
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Steven Raymond Foucault
Biography
Steve Foucault, born in 1949, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1973 until 1978. Over the course of his career, he established himself as a reliable relief option and a formidable competitor on the mound. Foucault finished his career with a record of 35-36 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.21, showcasing his ability to keep runs to a minimum. He recorded a total of 307 strikeouts and secured 52 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness in high-pressure situations.
Foucault's playing style was characterized by his ability to mix pitches and maintain composure under stress, traits that made him a valuable asset to his teams during the mid-1970s, an era marked by a shift toward more specialized pitching roles. His contributions on the field reflected the evolving nature of bullpen usage in baseball during this time. Though he may not have achieved superstar status, Foucault's consistent performance and competitive spirit left a lasting impact on his teammates and the teams he represented.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 36 | 277 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 496.7 | 458 | 177 | 41 | 190 | 307 | 3.21 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | TEX | AL | 2 | 4 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 55.7 | 54 | 24 | 31 | 28 | 3.88 | -1474.0 |
| 1974 | TEX | AL | 8 | 9 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 144.3 | 123 | 36 | 40 | 106 | 2.24 | 3202.9 |
| 1975 | TEX | AL | 8 | 4 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 107.0 | 96 | 49 | 55 | 56 | 4.12 | -1910.5 |
| 1976 | TEX | AL | 8 | 8 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 75.7 | 68 | 28 | 25 | 41 | 3.33 | -1403.8 |
| 1977 | DET | AL | 7 | 7 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 74.3 | 64 | 26 | 17 | 58 | 3.15 | 1718.3 |
| 1978 | DET | AL | 2 | 4 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 37.3 | 48 | 13 | 21 | 18 | 3.13 | -46.7 |
| 1978 | KCR | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.86 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 277 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | TEX | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | TEX | AL | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | TEX | AL | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | TEX | AL | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | DET | AL | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | DET | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | KCR | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 277 | 0 | 29 | 75 | 5 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | TEX | P | 32 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 | TEX | P | 69 | 0 | 11 | 19 | 2 | 3 |
| 1975 | TEX | P | 59 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 3 |
| 1976 | TEX | P | 46 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 3 |
| 1977 | DET | P | 44 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | DET | P | 24 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | KCA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 277 |