Joe Foy facts for kids
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| Third baseman | |||
| Born: February 21, 1943 New York, New York |
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| Died: October 12, 1989 (aged 46) The Bronx, New York |
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| April 13, 1966, for the Boston Red Sox | |||
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| May 27, 1971, for the Washington Senators | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .248 | ||
| Home runs | 58 | ||
| Runs batted in | 291 | ||
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Joseph "Joe" Anthony Foy (born February 21, 1943 – died October 12, 1989) was an American professional baseball player. He played as a third baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB). Joe Foy was known for his strong hitting and ability to get on base.
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Playing for the Boston Red Sox
Joe Foy was born in New York City. He joined the Minnesota Twins in 1962. Later that year, the Boston Red Sox picked him in a special draft for minor league players.
In 1965, Foy played for the Toronto Maple Leafs. This team was part of the International League. He had an amazing year! He was named the Most Valuable Player and the Rookie of the Year. He also won the league's batting title, hitting .302.
His first year in the major leagues was with the Red Sox in 1966. Many people think this was his best season. Foy hit a good .262. He also walked a lot, getting the second-most walks in the American League (91). This helped him have a .364 on-base percentage, which was eighth best in the league. He also scored 97 runs, ranking fifth.
In 1967, Foy hit .251. He also hit a career-high 16 home runs. The next year, 1968, was known as the "Year Of The Pitcher." It was very hard for batters to get hits. Even so, Foy did well at the plate. He stole 26 bases and walked 84 times.
Time with the Kansas City Royals
After the 1968 season, the Red Sox did not protect Foy in a special draft. The Kansas City Royals chose him as their fourth pick. He had a great season with them in 1969. He hit .262 and had 71 runs batted in, which was his career best.
The Royals later traded Foy to the New York Mets. In return, they received two players: Amos Otis and Bob Johnson. This trade turned out to be one of the best for the Royals. Amos Otis became a star player and was often considered for the MVP award. The Royals then traded Bob Johnson for another key player, shortstop Fred Patek.
Playing for the New York Mets
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In 1970, Foy played for the New York Mets. He had a career-best .373 on-base percentage. He hit 6 home runs and had 37 runs batted in.
One of his best games ever was on July 19, 1970. He got 5 hits in 5 tries! He had a double, two home runs, and five runs batted in. The Mets won that game against the Giants, 7–6, in 10 innings.
Even with some good moments, some Mets fans felt Foy did not play as well as they hoped. After the season, the Mets decided not to keep him on their team. The Washington Senators then picked him in a special draft called the Rule 5 draft.
Final Season with the Washington Senators
Foy played for the Washington Senators in 1971. He hit .234 in 128 times at bat. In May, he was sent to their minor league team. After playing 15 games there and hitting .191, he was released from the team on July 16, 1971. He never played professional baseball again after that.
After his baseball career, Joe Foy worked as a counselor. He helped young people in his home area of New York.
Death
Joe Foy passed away suddenly at his home in New York on October 12, 1989. He was only 46 years old. He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx.
