Foster Castleman
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1954-1958)
Foster Castleman was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1958 for the New York Giants and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 5 seasons. In 268 career games, he hit .205 with 136 hits, 20 home runs, and 65 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- Died
- 11/9/2020 in The Villages, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1954-08-04
- Last Game
- 1958-09-28
Full name: Foster Ephraim Castleman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 268 | 662 | 58 | 136 | 24 | 3 | 20 | 65 | 4 | 35 | 99 | .205 | .250 | .341 | .592 | -1,871 |
Career AVG .205 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.
Career SLG .341 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.
Career OPS .592 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | NY1 | NL | 13 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1955 | NY1 | NL | 15 | 28 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1956 | NY1 | NL | 124 | 385 | 33 | 87 | 16 | 3 | 14 | 45 | 2 | 15 | 50 | .226 | .258 (-12%) | .331 (-23%) | .397 (-1%) | .728 (-11%) | -845.0 |
| 1957 | NY1 | NL | 18 | 37 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | .162 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1958 | BAL | AL | 98 | 200 | 15 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 34 | .170 | .257 (-34%) | .324 (-26%) | .394 (-39%) | .719 (-33%) | -1025.9 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 268 | 662 | 58 | 136 | 24 | 3 | 20 | 65 | 4 | 35 | 99 | .205 | — | — | — | — | -1,871 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (268 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 131 | 310 | 28 | 64 | 10 | 33 | .206 |
| Away | 137 | 352 | 30 | 72 | 10 | 32 | .205 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958-09-28 | BAL | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1958-09-26 | BAL | NYY | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1958-09-21 | BAL | NYY | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-09-20 | BAL | NYY | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958-09-19 | BAL | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1958-09-18 | BAL | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-09-14 | BAL | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-09-11 | BAL | KC1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-09-09 | BAL | KC1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-09-07 | BAL | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 12 | 6 | 25 | 19 | 1 | 5 |
| 3B | 121 | 104 | 94 | 224 | 19 | 11 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 94 | 64 | 104 | 166 | 10 | 37 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | NY1 | 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | NY1 | 2B | 6 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 1955 | NY1 | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | NY1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | NY1 | 3B | 107 | 97 | 90 | 213 | 17 | 10 |
| 1956 | NY1 | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | NY1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | NY1 | 3B | 7 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 1957 | NY1 | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | BAL | 2B | 4 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| 1958 | BAL | 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | BAL | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | BAL | SS | 91 | 64 | 102 | 165 | 10 | 37 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 12 |
| Third Base | 121 |
| Shortstop | 94 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Foster Castleman: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 4, 1954 and the final game on September 28, 1958, Foster Castleman built the record summarized on this page. By club, Castleman's seasons break down as the New York Giants (1954 through 1957) and the Baltimore Orioles (1958). Born on January 1, 1931, in Nashville, TN, USA, Castleman is listed as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Castleman's listed size is 6'0" and 175 pounds. Castleman died on November 9, 2020, in The Villages, FL, USA. The given name on file is Foster Ephraim Castleman.
The batting record for Castleman: 268 games, 136 hits in 662 at bats, and a .205 average, plus 20 homers and 65 RBI. The on-base percentage is .250 and the slugging percentage .341, for an OPS of .592. The league as a whole hit .259 across Castleman's seasons, which puts the .205 career mark 20.6% below average. In OPS terms, Castleman's .592 stands 18.1% below the league's .722. The home run peak was 14 in 1956 with the New York Giants. The highest hit total in a season was 87, in 1956.
Frequently Asked Questions about Foster Castleman
- What years did Foster Castleman play?
- Foster Castleman played in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1958.
- Was Foster Castleman a pitcher?
- No. Foster Castleman was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Foster Castleman hit?
- Foster Castleman hit 20 career home runs with 136 hits.
- What teams did Foster Castleman play for?
- Foster Castleman played for 2 teams: the New York Giants (1954–1957) and the Baltimore Orioles (1958).
- What were Foster Castleman's career stats?
- In 268 games, Foster Castleman had 136 hits, 20 home runs, 65 RBI, 58 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .205 batting average.
- What position did Foster Castleman play?
- Foster Castleman played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Foster Castleman and how much did he weigh?
- Foster Castleman was listed at 6 feet and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Foster Castleman hit each season?
- Foster Castleman's home runs by season: 0 in 1954, 2 in 1955, 14 in 1956, 1 in 1957, and 3 in 1958. His most in one season was 14, in 1956.
- What was Foster Castleman's career batting average?
- Foster Castleman batted .205 over his career, with 136 hits in 662 at bats.
- How many RBI did Foster Castleman have?
- Foster Castleman drove in 65 runs in his career.
- Is Foster Castleman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Foster Castleman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.