Foster Edwards
Born: 9/1/1903 in Holstein, IA, USA
Died: 1/4/1980 in Barnstable, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1925-07-02 | Final Game: 1930-05-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Foster Hamilton Edwards
Biography
Foster Edwards was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1925 to 1930. Born in 1903, Edwards played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, characterized by the gradual shift from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Throughout his time in the league, he compiled a record of 6-9, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.76 and a total of 60 strikeouts. Edwards' role as a pitcher was marked by his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, contributing to the teams he played for during the late 1920s.
Though he did not achieve the high accolades of some of his contemporaries, Edwards' contributions to the game during his tenure remain noteworthy. His career, although relatively brief, reflects the challenges and dynamics faced by pitchers of his era, as they navigated the evolving strategies of baseball. Edwards retired from professional play on May 21, 1930, leaving behind a legacy that serves as a testament to the dedication of players in the early days of modern baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 9 | 56 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 170.0 | 193 | 90 | 4 | 84 | 60 | 4.76 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | BSN | NL | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 20 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 0.72 | -146.8 |
| 1927 | BSN | NL | 2 | 8 | 29 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 92.0 | 95 | 51 | 45 | 37 | 4.99 | -106.6 |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 2 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 49.3 | 67 | 31 | 23 | 17 | 5.66 | -312.2 |
| 1930 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 21.60 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 42 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.048 | 0.070 | 0.071 | 0.141 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | BSN | NL | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | BSN | NL | 33 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.045 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 21 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | NYY | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 56 | 0 | 6 | 32 | 2 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | BSN | P | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1927 | BSN | P | 29 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| 1928 | BSN | P | 21 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1930 | NYA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 56 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | Hanover | NH | 1924, 1925 |