Hank Foiles
| Hank Foiles | |
|---|---|
| Catcher | |
| Born: June 10, 1929 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. | |
| Died: May 21, 2024 (aged 94) Newport News, Virginia, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 21, 1953, for the Cincinnati Redlegs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 2, 1964, for the Los Angeles Angels | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .243 |
| Home runs | 46 |
| Runs batted in | 166 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Henry Lee Foiles Jr. (June 10, 1929 – May 21, 2024) was an American professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball between 1953 and 1964, most prominently as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates with whom he had his most productive years and was selected to play in the 1957 All-Star Game. He was notable for being the first player in major league history to use contact lenses.