Bill Foxen, baseball player, 1908-1911

Bill Foxen

Born: 5/31/1879 in Tenafly, NJ, USA

Died: 4/17/1937 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-05-05 | Final Game: 1911-05-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: William Aloysius Foxen

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Biography

Bill Foxen, born in 1879, was a right-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1911. He began his career with the Philadelphia Phillies and later played for the Chicago Cubs. Throughout his time in the league, Foxen showcased his skill on the mound, finishing his career with a win-loss record of 16-20 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.56 over his four seasons. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he tallied 130 strikeouts during his career, although he did not record any saves. Foxen's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. His effectiveness as a pitcher reflected the competitive nature of the time, as he faced some of the era's most formidable hitters. Known for his control and ability to induce weak contact, Foxen made a name for himself as a reliable option on the mound. Despite his relatively short career, he left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and remains a notable figure in early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 20 61 33 20 3 0 326.3 283 93 4 140 130 2.56 0

Career ERA 2.56 vs. league average 2.78 across their career seasons — 7.7% better 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
1908 PHI NL 7 7 22 16 10 2 0 147.3 126 32 53 52 1.95 2.40 (+19%) -1690.2
1909 PHI NL 3 7 18 7 5 1 0 83.3 65 31 32 37 3.35 2.55 (-32%) -218.5
1910 PHI NL 5 5 16 9 5 0 0 77.7 73 22 40 33 2.55 2.79 (+9%) -1402.8
1910 CHC NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 5.0 7 5 3 2 9.00 — -
1911 CHC NL 1 1 3 1 0 0 0 13.0 12 3 12 6 2.08 3.37 (+38%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
61 106 4 15 4 0 1 6 1 9 33 0.142 0.216 0.208 0.423 -453.6

Career AVG .142 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 43.5% below league average.

Career OBP .216 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.

Career SLG .208 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 36.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.423 vs. league average 0.641 across their career seasons — 34.0% 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
1908 PHI NL 22 53 0 5 0 0 0 1 1 3 19 0.094 .240 (-61%) .298 (-52%) .306 (-69%) .605 (-61%) -453.6
1909 PHI NL 18 24 3 5 3 0 1 4 0 4 2 0.208 — — — — 0.0
1910 PHI NL 16 23 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 11 0.174 — — — — 0.0
1910 CHC NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1911 CHC NL 3 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 61 32 18 130 7 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1908 PHI P 22 16 9 51 3 0
1909 PHI P 18 7 6 43 2 0
1910 PHI P 16 9 1 29 2 3
1910 CHN P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1911 CHN P 3 0 2 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 61