Jim Fogarty

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James G. Fogarty

Bats Right, Throws Right
Weight 180 lb.
School Saint Mary's College of California
Debut May 1, 1884
Final Game October 4, 1890
Born February 12, 1864 in San Francisco, CA USA
Died May 20, 1891 in Philadelphia, PA USA

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Jim Fogarty had some notable years in the majors. He hit .293 one year when his team hit only .240. In two other years he stole 102 and 99 bases, respectively.

He was a multi-talented guy, spending most of his time in the outfield (with good range and fielding percentage) but also playing some at second, third and short as well as pitching in seven games. One year he led the league in walks and plate appearances while another year he led the league in steals. He was second in triples one year and second in hit-by-pitch another year. He also managed 16 games in 1890.

In a game in 1887, Fogarty tried the extra ball trick. Fogarty

Jim is sometimes listed as the brother of Joe Fogarty who was also in the majors in 1885. However, it appears that both were born in 1864, on different sides of the country - Jim in California, and Joe in St. Louis, MO.

He died at age 27.