Jason Foley

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1⁄3 innings of work. Ahead of the 2018 season, however, Foley underwent Tommy John surgery and saw no professional action the full season. [4]

Previously praised for his velocity by media outlets, [5] [6] hitting 101 MPH on his fastball, before his surgery, Foley lost velocity upon his return in 2019 with Lakeland, however he remained healthy for the full season. Foley finished 2019 with a 3–3 record and a 3.89 ERA over 36 appearances, all in relief. He averaged just under a strikeout per inning, and recorded a WHIP of 1.43. [7] Foley saw no in-game professional action in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however in 2021 he was added to the alternate-site Detroit Tigers roster in Toledo, where players both on the 40-man roster but inactive and off the roster (like Foley) played games to remain fit. In addition, with the first appearance of the season for Casey Mize and his subsequent graduation from the MLB.com Top 30 Prospects rankings for the Tigers, Foley entered the list at #30. [8]

On June 6, 2021, the Tigers selected Foley's contract and promoted him to the major leagues for the first time. [9] At the time of his promotion, Foley had a 3.60 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and ten strikeouts in nine appearances (ten innings pitched) with the Toledo Mud Hens. He made his MLB debut that day, pitching a scoreless inning of relief against the Chicago White Sox. [10] Foley pitched in middle relief for the 2022 Tigers, appearing in 60 games and posting a 3.88 ERA with 43 strikeouts.

Foley recorded his first major league save on April 18, 2023, pitching a 1-2-3 ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians to preserve a 1–0 Tigers victory. [11] On July 8, 2023, Foley was the second of three pitchers to throw a combined no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays, pitching 1+1⁄3 innings. [12] For the 2023 season, Foley posted a 3–3 record and a 2.61 ERA. He recorded 7 saves and struck out 55 batters in 69 innings.

Pitch selection

Foley throws a sinking two-seam fastball and a four-seam fastball that each average 96 to 97 miles per hour (MPH), topping out at 101 MPH. His main offspeed pitch is a slider that averages 86 to 89 MPH. He also throws a changeup at 89 to 92 MPH.

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Jason Foley
Jason Foley (Detroit Tigers) 09 2009.jpg
Foley with the Detroit Tigers in 2022
Detroit Tigers – No. 68
Pitcher
Born: (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 28)
Manhasset, New York, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 6, 2021, for the Detroit Tigers
Awards and achievements
Preceded by No-hitter pitcher
July 8, 2023
(with Alex Lange & Matt Manning)		Succeeded by
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