Curry Foley
From BR Bullpen
Charles Joseph Foley
- Bats Unknown, Throws Left
- Height 5' 10", Weight 160 lb.
- Debut May 13, 1879
- Final Game September 5, 1883
- Born January 14, 1856 in Milltown, Ireland
- Died October 20, 1898 in Boston, MA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Curry Foley, who played five years in the National League, was a below-average pitcher but an above-average hitter. He is remembered as the first player in the majors to hit for the cycle. He is also remembered as one of very few left-handed pitchers in the early days of the National League.
He pitched in 69 games with a record of 27-27, but his ERA in 1880-1882 was not very good.
As a fielder, he was in 214 games in the outfield and 54 at first base. As a hitter, he hit over .300 twice.
From 1875-1878 (and perhaps earlier) he played for the Lowell Amateurs, which, despite its name, was a professional team. In 1879, he played for the first U.S. professional team that visited Cuba.
He and Tommy Bond are the two major league players born in Ireland in 1856.
One source: Lefties
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL At Bats Leader (1881)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1880)
