Tom Foley, baseball player, 1983-1995

Tom Foley

Born: 9/9/1959 in Fort Benning, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-04-09 | Final Game: 1995-07-13

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Thomas Michael Foley

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Biography

Tom Foley was a versatile position player whose career spanned from 1983 to 1995. Born in 1959, Foley played a total of 1,108 games in Major League Baseball, where he cemented his place as a reliable utility player known for his adaptability on the field. He recorded 661 hits throughout his career, contributing to a batting average of .244. Foley showcased a balanced offensive skill set, accumulating 32 home runs and 263 RBIs, while also demonstrating speed with 32 stolen bases. Foley's playing style reflected the transitional era of baseball in the late 20th century, marked by a blend of power and speed. His ability to play multiple positions made him a valuable asset to his teams, allowing managers to utilize him in various roles as needed. Though not a superstar, Foley's contributions were significant in supporting team dynamics and providing depth in the roster during his tenure. He retired from professional baseball on July 13, 1995, leaving behind a legacy as a dependable player who exemplified the spirit of teamwork and resilience in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1108 2708 248 661 134 20 32 263 32 232 387 0.244 0.303 0.344 0.647 -4699.4

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.647 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 10.1% 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
1983 CIN NL 68 98 7 20 4 1 0 9 1 13 17 0.204 .260 (-22%) .324 (-9%) .389 (-32%) .714 (-21%) -341.1
1984 CIN NL 106 277 26 70 8 3 5 27 3 24 36 0.253 .259 (-3%) .322 (-4%) .384 (-7%) .707 (-6%) -297.1
1985 CIN NL 43 92 7 18 5 1 0 6 1 6 16 0.196 .257 (-24%) .323 (-24%) .390 (-30%) .714 (-28%) -443.9
1985 PHI NL 46 158 17 42 8 0 3 17 1 13 18 0.266 .257 (+3%) .323 (avg) .390 (-4%) .714 (-3%) -443.9
1986 PHI NL 39 61 8 18 2 1 0 5 2 10 11 0.295 .257 (+15%) .325 (+19%) .395 (-9%) .720 (+4%) 74.1
1986 WSN NL 64 202 18 52 13 2 1 18 8 20 26 0.257 .257 (avg) .325 (-2%) .395 (-10%) .720 (-6%) 74.1
1987 WSN NL 106 280 35 82 18 3 5 28 6 11 40 0.293 .262 (+11%) .331 (-3%) .415 (+4%) .746 (+1%) -10.4
1988 WSN NL 127 377 33 100 21 3 5 43 2 30 49 0.265 .254 (+4%) .317 (avg) .377 (avg) .695 (avg) -35.4
1989 WSN NL 122 375 34 86 19 2 7 39 2 45 53 0.229 .254 (-10%) .319 (-2%) .375 (-8%) .694 (-5%) -307.4
1990 WSN NL 73 164 11 35 2 1 0 12 0 12 22 0.213 .257 (-17%) .324 (-18%) .385 (-38%) .710 (-29%) -834.8
1991 WSN NL 86 168 12 35 11 1 0 15 2 14 30 0.208 .255 (-19%) .323 (-17%) .384 (-26%) .708 (-22%) -696.9
1992 WSN NL 72 115 7 20 3 1 0 5 3 8 21 0.174 .255 (-32%) .322 (-29%) .377 (-42%) .699 (-36%) -746.7
1993 PIT NL 86 194 18 49 11 1 3 22 0 11 26 0.253 .265 (-5%) .332 (-14%) .403 (-9%) .735 (-11%) -482.7
1994 PIT NL 59 123 13 29 7 0 3 15 0 13 18 0.236 .269 (-13%) .338 (-9%) .424 (-14%) .763 (-12%) -274.4
1995 WSN NL 11 24 2 5 2 0 0 2 1 2 4 0.208 — — — — 0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 1 1 1 0 0 27.00 0

Career ERA 27.00 vs. league average 3.71 across their career seasons — 627.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1989 WSN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 1 1 0 0 27.00 — -

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 63 22 229 19 3 17
2B 385 302 645 953 28 193
3B 90 29 31 97 5 6
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 463 323 597 977 46 201

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 CIN 2B 5 2 6 7 0 1
1983 CIN SS 37 22 48 69 2 15
1984 CIN 2B 10 7 15 31 0 5
1984 CIN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1984 CIN SS 83 69 104 197 11 31
1985 CIN 2B 18 13 23 36 1 10
1985 CIN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1985 CIN SS 15 10 29 38 2 11
1985 PHI SS 45 43 75 128 4 26
1986 PHI 2B 1 0 0 2 0 1
1986 PHI 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1986 PHI SS 24 14 36 41 2 10
1986 MON 2B 25 19 44 71 1 9
1986 MON 3B 15 9 7 23 0 1
1986 MON SS 29 22 30 53 3 8
1987 MON 2B 39 36 69 93 3 22
1987 MON 3B 9 1 1 4 0 0
1987 MON SS 49 30 64 93 6 21
1988 MON 2B 89 72 164 255 12 46
1988 MON 3B 9 0 1 1 0 0
1988 MON SS 32 25 39 68 3 15
1989 MON 2B 108 91 188 295 6 53
1989 MON 3B 16 6 5 16 2 1
1989 MON P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1989 MON SS 14 2 10 6 0 4
1990 MON 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1990 MON 2B 20 16 18 29 3 4
1990 MON 3B 7 0 0 5 0 0
1990 MON SS 45 26 62 89 2 22
1991 MON 1B 31 13 148 9 1 8
1991 MON 2B 2 1 6 8 0 3
1991 MON 3B 6 1 1 5 1 0
1991 MON SS 43 26 45 71 4 12
1992 MON 1B 12 2 24 2 1 4
1992 MON 2B 13 2 13 13 0 2
1992 MON 3B 4 0 0 0 0 0
1992 MON OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1992 MON SS 33 24 37 82 4 14
1993 PIT 1B 12 4 31 4 1 3
1993 PIT 2B 35 29 70 64 1 19
1993 PIT 3B 7 4 4 19 1 1
1993 PIT SS 6 4 11 18 2 6
1994 PIT 1B 3 0 5 2 0 1
1994 PIT 2B 17 13 27 44 1 16
1994 PIT 3B 14 8 12 24 1 3
1994 PIT SS 8 6 7 24 1 6
1995 MON 1B 4 3 21 2 0 1
1995 MON 2B 3 1 2 5 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 63
Second Base 385
Third Base 90
Shortstop 464
Left Field 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 MON NL $160,000
1994 PIT NL $400,000
1993 PIT NL $360,000
1992 MON NL $365,000
1990 MON NL $335,000
1989 MON NL $320,000
1988 MON NL $250,000
1987 MON NL $250,000
1986 PHI NL $210,000
1985 CIN NL $117,500
Total Career Earnings $2,767,500