Happy Foreman, baseball player, 1924-1926

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

Career ERA 3.18 vs. league average 4.12 across their career seasons — 22.8% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

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

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 6