Joe Foy

Born: 2/21/1943 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 10/12/1989 in Bronx, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-04-13 | Final Game: 1971-05-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Joseph Anthony Foy

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Biography

Joe Foy was a professional baseball player born in 1943, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his career from 1966 to 1971. Primarily known as a position player, Foy played in 716 games and compiled a total of 615 hits, including 58 home runs and 291 runs batted in. His career batting average stood at .248, and he showcased his speed on the basepaths with 99 stolen bases. Foy's playing style was characterized by his aggressive approach, both at the plate and on the field, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Foy began his career in an era that was transitioning towards more power-oriented play, yet he maintained a well-rounded game that included both hitting and base running. He played for multiple teams, contributing to their lineups and demonstrating versatility in various infield positions. His contributions were especially notable during the late 1960s, a period marked by the rise of pitching dominance in the league. Despite facing challenges typical of the era, Foy's determination and skill earned him recognition as a competitive player during his time in the league, culminating in his retirement on May 27, 1971.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
716	2484	355	615	102	16	58	291	99	390	405	0.248	0.351	0.372	0.722	4446.9

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .351 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — +11.8% above league average.

Career SLG .372 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.722 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — +6.2% above 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
1966	BOS	AL	151	554	97	145	23	8	15	63	2	91	80	0.262	.248 (+5%)	.309 (+18%)	.376 (+10%)	.685 (+13%)	1721.3
1967	BOS	AL	130	446	70	112	22	4	16	49	8	46	87	0.251	.242 (+4%)	.306 (+6%)	.357 (+19%)	.663 (+13%)	1071.2
1968	BOS	AL	150	515	65	116	18	2	10	60	26	84	91	0.225	.236 (-5%)	.298 (+12%)	.340 (-4%)	.638 (+4%)	701.8
1969	KCR	AL	145	519	72	136	19	2	11	71	37	74	75	0.262	.248 (+6%)	.320 (+11%)	.369 (avg)	.689 (+5%)	686.1
1970	NYN	NL	99	322	39	76	12	0	6	37	22	68	58	0.236	.253 (-7%)	.325 (+14%)	.385 (-15%)	.711 (-1%)	233.2
1971	WS2	AL	41	128	12	30	8	0	0	11	4	27	14	0.234	.249 (-6%)	.316 (+15%)	.365 (-19%)	.682 (-3%)	33.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
6	15	2	2	1	0	0	1	1	5	0.133

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1967	WS	BOS	6	15	2	2	1	0	0	1	1	5	0.133

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	16	16	131	11	2	6
2B	6	4	2	5	1	0
3B	651	626	626	1261	113	129
OF	20	17	35	2	1	1
SS	19	12	22	37	8	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1966	BOS	3B	139	139	150	279	21	28
1966	BOS	SS	13	11	19	31	6	7
1967	BOS	3B	118	106	109	204	27	13
1967	BOS	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1968	BOS	3B	147	144	116	313	30	36
1968	BOS	OF	3	2	2	0	0	0
1969	KCA	1B	16	16	131	11	2	6
1969	KCA	2B	3	4	2	3	1	0
1969	KCA	3B	113	107	117	209	12	20
1969	KCA	OF	16	15	32	2	1	1
1969	KCA	SS	5	1	3	5	2	2
1970	NYN	3B	97	94	90	179	18	20
1971	WS2	2B	3	0	0	2	0	0
1971	WS2	3B	37	36	44	77	5	12
1971	WS2	SS	1	0	0	1	0	0