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
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| 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 |
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 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.