Barry Foote
Encyclopedia
Barry Clifton Foote (born February 16, 1952 in Smithfield, North Carolina
) is a former American
professional
baseball
player, scout, coach
and minor league manager
. Foote played in Major League Baseball
as a catcher
for the Montreal Expos
(–), Philadelphia Phillies
(–), Chicago Cubs
(–), and New York Yankees
(–). He played most of his baseball career as a back-up catcher.
. He was signed to play in the Expos organization on June 30, 1970
. While playing for the Expos' minor league
affiliate, the Quebec Carnavals
in , Foote was selected as the catcher for the Eastern League
All-Star
team. He made his major league debut with the Expos on September 14, 1973
at the age of 21. Foote was highly regarded as a rookie
by then-Expos manager Gene Mauch
, who called him, "The next Johnny Bench
". Foote replaced John Boccabella
as the Expos catcher in 1974
, and seemed to bore out Mauch's prediction for greatness, when he hit for a .262 batting average
along with 11 home run
s, 60 runs batted in, a .414 slugging percentage and a league-leading 12 sacrifice flies
in 125 games
. He also led National League
catchers with 83 assists
. Foote was named to the Topps All-Star Rookie Team
.
As a measure of how highly regarded Foote was as a catcher, in 1975
, the Expos shifted future Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter
to right field. Foote's performance suffered in his sophomore year of 1975
, as his batting average fell dramatically to .195 in 118 games. In September, Foote suffered a torn cartilage and underwent knee surgery after the season ended. In 1976
, he split catching duties with Gary Carter and by the 1977
season, Carter had replaced Foote as the Expos' starting catcher.
On June 15, 1977
, the Expos traded Foote along with Dan Warthen
to the Philadelphia Phillies for Wayne Twitchell
and Tim Blackwell. Foote served as the Phillies back up catcher behind Bob Boone
and Tim McCarver
as they went on to win the 1978
National League Eastern Division title before losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers
in the 1978 National League Championship Series
. He appeared in only one game of the series as a pinch hitter
, striking out
in his only at bat.
Foote was then traded to the Chicago Cubs for catcher Dave Rader
in 1979
. The Cubs immediately made Foote their starting catcher. He was the Cubs' catcher in a memorable game at Wrigley Field
on May 17, when his former team, the Phillies, defeated the Cubs by a score of 23 to 22. He ended the 1979 season having played in a career-high 132 games and hit 16 home run
s, also a career high. On April 22, 1980
, during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals
at Wrigley Field, Foote had eight runs batted in, including a game-winning grand slam
home run. A back injury curtailed Foote's playing time in 1980 and, he appeared in only 63 games.
The New York Yankees traded Tom Filer
for Foote on April 27, 1981
to fill the gap left by injured catcher, Rick Cerone
. Foote hit a home run in his first at bat for the Yankees and hit five home runs in his first seven games with the team. The season was then halted when the Major League Baseball Players Association
voted unanimously to strike on May 29. The season resumed on August 9 after the All-Star game but, Foote was used sparingly for the remainder of the season. He played in the 1981 World Series
for the Yankees, but struck out in his only at-bat. Foote went on the injured reserve
list in June 1982
after suffering back spasms. He was assigned to the Columbus Clippers
in July 1982 to make room on the roster when Rick Cerone returned from an injury. Foote played his final game in Major League Baseball on August 8, 1982. On March 25, 1983
, he was released by the New York Yankees on the last day of spring training
.
, accumulating 489 hits
in 2127 at bats for a .230 career batting average along with 57 home runs and 230 runs batted in. As a catcher, he had a .986 career fielding percentage
. Former all-time leader in career stolen bases, Lou Brock
, considered Foote one of the toughest catchers on which to attempt a steal of second base.
in the Yankees and the Blue Jays organizations. He was named Manager of the Year with the Fort Lauderdale Yankees
of the Florida State League
in , and Manager of the Year with the Myrtle Beach Blue Jays
of the South Atlantic League
in . Both teams won their respective league championships. Foote also served as a coach for the Chicago White Sox in 1990
and 1991
and the New York Mets in 1992
and 1993
.
Smithfield, North Carolina
Smithfield is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. In 2008, the estimated population was 12,965. It is the county seat of Johnston County...
) is a former American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional
Professional baseball
Baseball is a team sport which is played by several professional leagues throughout the world. In these leagues, and associated farm teams, players are selected for their talents and are paid to play for a specific team or club system....
baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
player, scout, coach
Coach (baseball)
In baseball, a number of coaches assist in the smooth functioning of a team. They are assistants to the manager, or head coach, who determines the lineup and decides how to substitute players during the game...
and minor league manager
Manager (baseball)
In baseball, the field manager is an individual who is responsible for matters of team strategy on the field and team leadership. Managers are typically assisted by between one and six assistant coaches, whose responsibilities are specialized...
. Foote played in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
as a catcher
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
for the Montreal Expos
Montreal Expos
The Montreal Expos were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec from 1969 through 2004, holding the first MLB franchise awarded outside the United States. After the 2004 season, MLB moved the Expos to Washington, D.C. and renamed them the Nationals.Named after the Expo 67 World's...
(–), Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
(–), Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
(–), and New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
(–). He played most of his baseball career as a back-up catcher.
Major League career
On June 4, , Foote was drafted by the Montreal Expos as the third overall pick in the first round of the 1970 Major League Baseball Draft1970 Major League Baseball Draft
-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1970 Major League Baseball draft.* Did not sign- Background :The regular and secondary phases of the January draft proved more fruitful to major league clubs than the June draft...
. He was signed to play in the Expos organization on June 30, 1970
1970 Montreal Expos season
- Offseason :* December 3, 1969: Jerry Robertson was traded by the Expos to the Detroit Tigers for Joe Sparma.- Opening Day starters :* John Boccabella* Ron Fairly* Mack Jones* Coco Laboy* Adolfo Phillips* Marv Staehle* Rusty Staub* Bill Stoneman...
. While playing for the Expos' minor league
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
affiliate, the Quebec Carnavals
Québec Carnavals
The Québec Carnavals were a minor league baseball team in the Eastern League. They were known as the Quebec Metros from 1976-1977.After the team moved, Québec was without a minor league baseball team until the Québec Capitales began play in the Northern League in 1999.-Year-by-year record:...
in , Foote was selected as the catcher for the Eastern League
Eastern League
Eastern League may refer to:*Eastern League , a professional baseball minor league in the United States*International League, a baseball minor league known as the Eastern League from 1884 to 1912...
All-Star
All-star
All-star is a term designating an individual as having a high level of performance in their field. Originating in sports, it has since drifted into vernacular and been borrowed heavily by the entertainment industry...
team. He made his major league debut with the Expos on September 14, 1973
1973 Montreal Expos season
-Offseason:* January 10, 1973: Dan Boitano was drafted by the Expos in the 2nd round of the 1973 Major League Baseball Draft , but did not sign.* February 28, 1973: Carl Morton was traded by the Expos to the Atlanta Braves for Pat Jarvis....
at the age of 21. Foote was highly regarded as a rookie
Rookie
Rookie is a term for a person who is in his or her first year of play of their sport or has little or no professional experience. The term also has the more general meaning of anyone new to a profession, training or activity Rookie is a term for a person who is in his or her first year of play of...
by then-Expos manager Gene Mauch
Gene Mauch
Gene William Mauch was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a second baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers , Pittsburgh Pirates , Chicago Cubs , Boston Braves , St...
, who called him, "The next Johnny Bench
Johnny Bench
Johnny Lee Bench is a former professional baseball catcher who played in the Major Leagues for the Cincinnati Reds from 1967 to 1983 and is a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame...
". Foote replaced John Boccabella
John Boccabella
John Dominic Boccabella was a major league baseball catcher, infielder and outfielder during 1963-1974, with the Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos and San Francisco Giants....
as the Expos catcher in 1974
1974 Montreal Expos season
-Offseason:* October 26, 1973: Bernie Allen was released by the Expos.* December 5, 1973: Mike Marshall was traded by the Expos to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Willie Davis....
, and seemed to bore out Mauch's prediction for greatness, when he hit for a .262 batting average
Batting average
Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball that measures the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters. The two statistics are related in that baseball averages are directly descended from the concept of cricket averages.- Cricket :...
along with 11 home run
Home run
In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process...
s, 60 runs batted in, a .414 slugging percentage and a league-leading 12 sacrifice flies
Sacrifice fly
In baseball, a sacrifice fly is a batted ball that satisfies four criteria:* There are fewer than two outs when the ball is hit.* The ball is hit to the outfield....
in 125 games
Games played
Games played is a statistic used in team sports to indicate the total number of games in which a player has participated ; the statistic is generally applied irrespective of whatever portion of the game is contested.-Baseball:In baseball, the statistic applies also to players who, prior to a game,...
. He also led National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
catchers with 83 assists
Assist (baseball)
In baseball, an assist is a defensive statistic, baseball being one of the few sports in which the defensive team controls the ball. An assist is awarded to every defensive player who fields or touches the ball prior to the recording of a putout, even if the contact was unintentional...
. Foote was named to the Topps All-Star Rookie Team
Topps All-Star Rookie Rosters
This is a year-by-year list of the Topps All-Star Rookie teams. Note that players selected for a particular team appear in the following year's set release...
.
As a measure of how highly regarded Foote was as a catcher, in 1975
1975 Montreal Expos season
-Offseason:* December 4, 1974: Tom Walker and Terry Humphrey were traded by the Expos to the Detroit Tigers for Woodie Fryman.* December 4, 1974: Mike Torrez and Ken Singleton were traded by the Expos to the Baltimore Orioles for Dave McNally, Rich Coggins, and Bill Kirkpatrick .* December 5, 1974:...
, the Expos shifted future Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter
Gary Carter
Gary Edmund Carter , nicknamed "Kid" and "Kid Carter", is an American former Major League Baseball catcher. During a 19-year baseball career, mostly with the Montreal Expos and the New York Mets, Carter established himself as one of the premier catchers in the National League, winning three Gold...
to right field. Foote's performance suffered in his sophomore year of 1975
1975 Montreal Expos season
-Offseason:* December 4, 1974: Tom Walker and Terry Humphrey were traded by the Expos to the Detroit Tigers for Woodie Fryman.* December 4, 1974: Mike Torrez and Ken Singleton were traded by the Expos to the Baltimore Orioles for Dave McNally, Rich Coggins, and Bill Kirkpatrick .* December 5, 1974:...
, as his batting average fell dramatically to .195 in 118 games. In September, Foote suffered a torn cartilage and underwent knee surgery after the season ended. In 1976
1976 Montreal Expos season
The Montreal Expos season was the eighth season in the history of the franchise. The Expos finished in last place in the National League East with a record of 55-107, 46 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies...
, he split catching duties with Gary Carter and by the 1977
1977 Montreal Expos season
The 1969 Montreal Expos season was a season in American baseball. The team finished fifth in the National League East with a record of 73-87, 26 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies...
season, Carter had replaced Foote as the Expos' starting catcher.
On June 15, 1977
1977 Philadelphia Phillies season
The 1977 Philadelphia Phillies season was the 95th season in the history of the franchise. The Phillies won their second consecutive National League East division title with a record of 101-61, five games over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Phillies lost the NLCS to the Los Angeles Dodgers, three...
, the Expos traded Foote along with Dan Warthen
Dan Warthen
Daniel Dean Warthen is an American former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher and current coach for the Brooklyn Cyclones Daniel Dean Warthen (born December 1, 1952, in Omaha, Nebraska) is an American former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher and current coach for the Brooklyn...
to the Philadelphia Phillies for Wayne Twitchell
Wayne Twitchell
Wayne Lee Twitchell was an American right-handed pitcher who spent ten seasons in Major League Baseball with the Milwaukee Brewers , Philadelphia Phillies , Montreal Expos , New York Mets and Seattle Mariners .Twitchell was an All-Star in 1973 for the last place Phillies when he had a...
and Tim Blackwell. Foote served as the Phillies back up catcher behind Bob Boone
Bob Boone
Robert Raymond Boone is a former catcher and manager in Major League Baseball who was a four-time All-Star. Born in San Diego, California, Bob Boone is the son of a major league player, the late third baseman Ray Boone, and the father of two major leaguers: former second baseman Bret Boone and...
and Tim McCarver
Tim McCarver
James Timothy "Tim" McCarver is an American former Major League Baseball catcher, and a current sportscaster in residence for Fox Sports.-Playing career:...
as they went on to win the 1978
1978 Philadelphia Phillies season
The 1978 Philadelphia Phillies season was the 96th season in the history of the franchise. The Phillies won their third straight National League East title with a record of 90-72, a game and a half over the Pittsburgh Pirates, as the Phillies defeated the Pirates in Pittsburgh on the next to last...
National League Eastern Division title before losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers
1978 Los Angeles Dodgers season
The 1978 season ended with the Los Angeles Dodgers winning their second straight National League pennant and losing to the New York Yankees in the World Series again...
in the 1978 National League Championship Series
1978 National League Championship Series
-Game 1:Wednesday, October 4, 1978 at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaBecause of having to start an NL East-clinching game a few days earlier, Phillies ace Steve Carlton wasn't available for the start of the series, leaving the task to Larry Christenson...
. He appeared in only one game of the series as a pinch hitter
Pinch hitter
In baseball, a pinch hitter is a substitute batter. Batters can be substituted at any time while the ball is dead ; the manager may use any player that has not yet entered the game as a substitute...
, striking out
Strike Out
Strike Out, , North American Harness racing championStrike Out was born in 1969 at Castleton Farm in Lexington, Kentucky, and is by Bret Hanover out of the mare Golden Miss....
in his only at bat.
Foote was then traded to the Chicago Cubs for catcher Dave Rader
Dave Rader (baseball)
David Martin Rader is a former professional baseball player. From through , he was a catcher in Major League Baseball, playing for the San Francisco Giants , St. Louis Cardinals , Chicago Cubs , Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox...
in 1979
1979 Chicago Cubs season
- Offseason :* October 26, 1978: Rudy Meoli was released by the Cubs.* February 23, 1979: Manny Trillo, Greg Gross, and Dave Rader were traded by the Cubs to the Philadelphia Phillies for Barry Foote, Ted Sizemore, Jerry Martin, Derek Botelho, and Henry Mack .* March 20, 1979: The Cubs traded a...
. The Cubs immediately made Foote their starting catcher. He was the Cubs' catcher in a memorable game at Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field is a baseball stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago Cubs since 1916. It was built in 1914 as Weeghman Park for the Chicago Federal League baseball team, the Chicago Whales...
on May 17, when his former team, the Phillies, defeated the Cubs by a score of 23 to 22. He ended the 1979 season having played in a career-high 132 games and hit 16 home run
Home run
In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process...
s, also a career high. On April 22, 1980
1980 Chicago Cubs season
- Offseason :* October 3, 1979: Ken Holtzman was released by the Cubs.* October 17, 1979: Donnie Moore was traded by the Cubs to the St. Louis Cardinals for Mike Tyson.* January 11, 1980: 1980 Major League Baseball Draft...
, during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals
1980 St. Louis Cardinals season
The St. Louis Cardinals 1980 season was the team's 99th season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 89th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 74-88 during the season and finished fourth in the National League East, 17 games behind the eventual NL pennant and World Series champion...
at Wrigley Field, Foote had eight runs batted in, including a game-winning grand slam
Grand slam (baseball)
In the sport of baseball, a grand slam is a home run hit with all three bases occupied by baserunners , thereby scoring four runs—the most possible in one play. According to The Dickson Baseball Dictionary, the term originated in the card game of contract bridge, in which a grand slam involves...
home run. A back injury curtailed Foote's playing time in 1980 and, he appeared in only 63 games.
The New York Yankees traded Tom Filer
Tom Filer
Thomas Carson Filer is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during six seasons at the major league level for the Chicago Cubs, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Mets. He was signed by the New York Yankees as an amateur free agent in...
for Foote on April 27, 1981
1981 New York Yankees season
The New York Yankees' 1981 season was the 79th season for the Yankees. In the ALCS, the Yankees swept the Oakland Athletics for their only pennant of the 1980s. However, they lost in the World Series in 6 games to the Los Angeles Dodgers. New York was managed by Gene Michael and Bob Lemon...
to fill the gap left by injured catcher, Rick Cerone
Rick Cerone
Richard Aldo Cerone from Seton Hall University is a former Major League Baseball player from 1975 to 1992 for the Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, and Montreal Expos...
. Foote hit a home run in his first at bat for the Yankees and hit five home runs in his first seven games with the team. The season was then halted when the Major League Baseball Players Association
Major League Baseball Players Association
The Major League Baseball Players Association is the union of professional major-league baseball players.-History of MLBPA:The MLBPA was not the first attempt to unionize baseball players...
voted unanimously to strike on May 29. The season resumed on August 9 after the All-Star game but, Foote was used sparingly for the remainder of the season. He played in the 1981 World Series
1981 World Series
The 1981 World Series matched the New York Yankees against the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking their third meeting in the Series in five years as well as a record eleventh Series meeting overall and last Series meeting to date...
for the Yankees, but struck out in his only at-bat. Foote went on the injured reserve
Injured reserve
The injured reserve list is a list of reserved players who are injured and unable to play for a period of time, used most prominently in the National Hockey League and National Football League . It is used because these leagues have a maximum number of players on the team roster, so placing a...
list in June 1982
1982 New York Yankees season
The New York Yankees' 1982 season was the 80th season for the Yankees. The team finished in fifth place in the American League Eastern Division with a record of 79-83, finishing 16 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers. It was the first time the Yankees finished with a losing record since , the team's...
after suffering back spasms. He was assigned to the Columbus Clippers
Columbus Clippers
The Columbus Clippers are a minor league baseball team based in Columbus, Ohio. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The team is owned by the government of Franklin County, Ohio....
in July 1982 to make room on the roster when Rick Cerone returned from an injury. Foote played his final game in Major League Baseball on August 8, 1982. On March 25, 1983
1983 New York Yankees season
The New York Yankees' 1983 season was the 81st season for the Yankees. The team finished in third place in the American League Eastern Division with a record of 91-71, finishing 7 games behind the Baltimore Orioles. New York was managed by Billy Martin...
, he was released by the New York Yankees on the last day of spring training
Spring training
In Major League Baseball, spring training is a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. Spring training allows new players to try out for roster and position spots, and gives existing team players practice time prior to competitive play...
.
Career statistics
In a 10 year career, Foote played in 687 gamesGames played
Games played is a statistic used in team sports to indicate the total number of games in which a player has participated ; the statistic is generally applied irrespective of whatever portion of the game is contested.-Baseball:In baseball, the statistic applies also to players who, prior to a game,...
, accumulating 489 hits
Hit (baseball)
In baseball statistics, a hit , also called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches first base after hitting the ball into fair territory, without the benefit of an error or a fielder's choice....
in 2127 at bats for a .230 career batting average along with 57 home runs and 230 runs batted in. As a catcher, he had a .986 career fielding percentage
Fielding percentage
In baseball statistics, fielding percentage, also known as fielding average, is a measure that reflects the percentage of times a defensive player properly handles a batted or thrown ball...
. Former all-time leader in career stolen bases, Lou Brock
Lou Brock
Louis Clark "Lou" Brock is an American former professional baseball player. He began his Major League Baseball career with the Chicago Cubs but, spent the majority of his career as the left fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals. Brock was best known for breaking Ty Cobb's all-time major league...
, considered Foote one of the toughest catchers on which to attempt a steal of second base.
Coaching career
Following his playing career, Foote signed a four-year contract with the Yankees to work as a scout. He later became a managerManager (baseball)
In baseball, the field manager is an individual who is responsible for matters of team strategy on the field and team leadership. Managers are typically assisted by between one and six assistant coaches, whose responsibilities are specialized...
in the Yankees and the Blue Jays organizations. He was named Manager of the Year with the Fort Lauderdale Yankees
Fort Lauderdale Yankees
The Fort Lauderdale Yankees, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was an American minor league baseball franchise that existed from 1962 through 1992. The team was a Class A Florida State League affiliate of the New York Yankees and won seven FSL championships during its 31 years of existence.The...
of the Florida State League
Florida State League
The Florida State League is a Class A-Advanced minor league baseball league operating in the state of Florida. They are one of three leagues currently operating in Class A-Advanced, the third highest of six classifications of minor leagues...
in , and Manager of the Year with the Myrtle Beach Blue Jays
Myrtle Beach Blue Jays
The Myrtle Beach Blue Jays of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina began play in the South Atlantic League in 1986 after being relocated from Florence, South Carolina . They played at Coastal Carolina College's stadium and were a minor league club of the Toronto Blue Jays...
of the South Atlantic League
South Atlantic League
The South Atlantic League is a minor league baseball league based chiefly in the Southeastern United States, with the exception of three teams in the Mid-Atlantic States...
in . Both teams won their respective league championships. Foote also served as a coach for the Chicago White Sox in 1990
1990 Chicago White Sox season
The 1990 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 91st season. They finished with a record 94-68, good enough for 2nd place in the American League West, 9 games behind of the 1st place Oakland Athletics, as the White Sox played their final season at Comiskey Park before moving to the new...
and 1991
1991 Chicago White Sox season
The 1991 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 93rd season. They finished with a record 87-75, good enough for 2nd place in the American League West, 8 games behind of the 1st place Minnesota Twins, as the club opened the new Comiskey Park on April 18....
and the New York Mets in 1992
1992 New York Mets season
The New York Mets' 1992 season was the 31st regular season for the Mets. They went 72-90 and finished 5th in the NL East. They were managed by Jeff Torborg...
and 1993
1993 New York Mets season
The New York Mets' 1993 season was the 32nd regular season for the Mets. They went 59-103 and finished 7th in the NL East. They were managed by Jeff Torborg and Dallas Green. They played home games at Shea Stadium.-Offseason:...
.
External links
- Barry Foote at Baseball-ReferenceBaseball-ReferenceBaseball-Reference.com is a website providing statistics for every player in Major League Baseball history. The site is often used by major media organizations and baseball broadcasters as a source for statistics.-History:...
- Barry Foote at Baseball-Almanac