Faye Throneberry

Born: 6/22/1931 in Fisherville, TN, USA

Died: 4/26/1999 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-15 | Final Game: 1961-07-19

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Maynard Faye Throneberry

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Biography

Faye Throneberry, born in 1931, was a versatile position player who enjoyed a professional baseball career from 1952 until his retirement in 1961. He made his mark in the Major Leagues during a transformative period for baseball, navigating the post-war era that saw the game evolve in terms of talent and style. Throneberry was known for his power-hitting potential, evidenced by his career total of 29 home runs, and his ability to contribute offensively with 137 RBIs over 521 games. With a batting average of .236 and 307 hits, he showcased a blend of skill and tenacity that characterized many players of his time. Throughout his career, Throneberry also displayed speed on the bases, recording 23 stolen bases, which underscored his athleticism in an era that increasingly valued power and speed. Although he faced challenges in achieving consistent offensive output, his contributions were significant to the teams he played for, as he carved out a respectable niche in the league. Throneberry's legacy includes being part of the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball in the 1950s, a time when players were beginning to harness the power of advanced training and strategy, setting the stage for future generations in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
521	1302	152	307	48	12	29	137	23	127	284	0.236	0.307	0.358	0.665	-1460.2

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career SLG .358 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 7.4% 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
1952	BOS	AL	98	310	38	80	11	3	5	23	16	33	67	0.258	.252 (+2%)	.326 (+1%)	.369 (-2%)	.696 (-1%)	-16.8
1955	BOS	AL	60	144	20	37	7	3	6	27	0	14	31	0.257	.258 (-1%)	.332 (-3%)	.393 (+20%)	.726 (+10%)	186.3
1956	BOS	AL	24	50	6	11	2	0	1	3	0	3	16	0.220	.258 (-15%)	.331 (-20%)	.397 (-19%)	.728 (-20%)	-171.7
1957	BOS	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	WSN	AL	68	195	21	36	8	2	2	12	0	17	37	0.185	.257 (-28%)	.323 (-22%)	.391 (-29%)	.715 (-26%)	0.0
1958	WSN	AL	44	87	12	16	1	1	4	7	0	4	28	0.184	.257 (-29%)	.324 (-25%)	.394 (-10%)	.719 (-16%)	-260.2
1959	WSN	AL	117	327	36	82	11	2	10	42	6	33	61	0.251	.256 (-2%)	.323 (-1%)	.392 (-1%)	.715 (-1%)	-53.4
1960	WSN	AL	85	157	18	39	7	1	1	23	1	18	33	0.248	.255 (-3%)	.323 (+1%)	.387 (-16%)	.711 (-9%)	-218.9
1961	LAA	AL	24	31	1	6	1	0	0	0	0	5	10	0.194	—	—	—	—	0.0