Tom Foley, baseball player, 1871-1871

Tom Foley

Born: 1847 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 1/4/1896 in La Grange, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1871-05-08 | Final Game: 1871-10-30

Height: 5'9" | Weight: 157 lbs

Full name: Thomas James Foley

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Biography

Tom Foley was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early days of Major League Baseball. Born in 1847, Foley's career spanned a brief but notable period from May 8, 1871, to October 30, 1871. He participated in 18 games, where he demonstrated his offensive capabilities by accumulating 22 hits, resulting in a batting average of .262. Foley was also effective in driving in runs, finishing with 13 RBIs, though he did not hit any home runs during his tenure in the league. His sole stolen base showcased his speed and agility on the field. Playing in an era characterized by the early development of baseball, Foley contributed to the evolution of the game during its formative years. The 1871 season marked the beginning of organized professional play, and players like Foley laid the groundwork for future generations. Despite the brevity of his career, his contributions to the sport during this pivotal time in baseball history remain a part of the game's rich tapestry.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 84 18 22 3 1 0 13 1 3 2 0.262 0.287 0.321 0.609 -155.4

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OBP .287 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.609 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1871 CH1 18 84 18 22 3 1 0 13 1 3 2 0.262 .286 (-9%) .311 (-8%) .383 (-16%) .695 (-12%) -155.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 2 1 1 0
C 4 3 13 1 8 0
OF 16 15 18 1 11 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1871 CH1 3B 1 0 2 1 1 0
1871 CH1 C 4 3 13 1 8 0
1871 CH1 OF 16 15 18 1 11 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 4
Third Base 1
Left Field 2
Center Field 9
Right Field 5