Dave Foutz

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Dave Foutz
Dave Foutz
First baseman/Outfielder/Pitcher
Born: September 7, 1856
Carroll County, Maryland
Died: March 5, 1897 (aged 40)
Waverly, Maryland
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 29, 1884
for the St. Louis Browns
Final game
May 14, 1896
for the Brooklyn Bridegrooms
Career statistics
Batting average     .276
Hits     1,253
ERA     2.84
Teams

As Player

As Manager

Career highlights and awards
  • Led AA in ERA (2.11), Wins (41) and Won-Loss % (.719) in 1886
  • Led AA in Saves in 1886 (1) and the NL in 1890 (2)
  • .690 career won-loss % (fourth all-time)

David Luther Foutz (September 7, 1856 - March 5, 1897) was a pitcher for the Saint Louis Browns of the American Association and the Brooklyn Bridegrooms of the National League from 1884 to 1896, compiling a 147-66 career record. He also played first base and the outfield. From 1893 to 1896, he was the player-manager of the Bridegrooms.

Foutz died on March 5, 1897 in his mother's house in Waverly, Maryland of asthma.

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Preceded by
George Hemming
Brooklyn Grooms
Opening Day
Starting pitcher

1892
Succeeded by
Ed Stein
Preceded by
John Montgomery Ward
Brooklyn Grooms Manager
18931896
Succeeded by
Billy Barnie