Clarence Foster
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1898-1901)
Clarence Foster was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1901 for the New York Giants, the Washington Senators, and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 4 seasons. In 262 career games, he hit .281 with 260 hits, 10 home runs, and 137 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 829.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / —
- Died
- 4/16/1944 in Princeton, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1898-09-13
- Last Game
- 1901-09-27
Full name: Clarence Francis Foster
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 262 | 924 | 146 | 260 | 36 | 20 | 10 | 137 | 17 | 76 | 108 | .281 | .341 | .396 | .737 | 829 |
Career AVG .281 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .341 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .396 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — +10.2% above league average.
Career OPS .737 vs. league average .694 across their career seasons — +6.2% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | NY1 | NL | 32 | 112 | 10 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 15 | .268 | .270 (-1%) | .333 (-20%) | .347 (-2%) | .680 (-11%) | -233.6 |
| 1899 | NY1 | NL | 84 | 301 | 48 | 89 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 57 | 7 | 20 | 29 | .296 | .282 (+5%) | .343 (+1%) | .366 (+10%) | .710 (+6%) | 263.0 |
| 1900 | NY1 | NL | 31 | 84 | 19 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 12 | .262 | .279 (-6%) | .338 (+3%) | .366 (-12%) | .705 (-5%) | -45.0 |
| 1901 | WS1 | AL | 103 | 392 | 65 | 109 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 54 | 10 | 41 | 42 | .278 | .271 (+2%) | .326 (+8%) | .359 (+14%) | .686 (+11%) | 844.7 |
| 1901 | CHA | AL | 12 | 35 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 10 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 844.7 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 262 | 924 | 146 | 260 | 36 | 20 | 10 | 137 | 17 | 76 | 108 | .281 | — | — | — | — | 1,674 | ||
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 (262 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 130 | 462 | 82 | 131 | 7 | 74 | .284 |
| Away | 132 | 459 | 63 | 129 | 3 | 63 | .281 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901-09-27 | CHW | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-09-26 | CHW | BOS | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1901-09-25 | CHW | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-09-24 | CHW | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-09-23 | CHW | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-09-21 | CHW | PHA | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-15 | CHW | MLA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-12 | CHW | MLA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-09-12 | CHW | MLA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1901-09-10 | CHW | MLA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 5 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 3 | 0 |
| 3B | 11 | 0 | 9 | 19 | 8 | 1 |
| OF | 228 | 0 | 356 | 20 | 25 | 5 |
| SS | 12 | 0 | 14 | 42 | 9 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | NY1 | 3B | 10 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 7 | 1 |
| 1898 | NY1 | OF | 21 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1898 | NY1 | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1899 | NY1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899 | NY1 | OF | 84 | 0 | 103 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| 1899 | NY1 | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1900 | NY1 | 2B | 5 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 3 | 0 |
| 1900 | NY1 | OF | 12 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1900 | NY1 | SS | 7 | 0 | 11 | 28 | 6 | 3 |
| 1901 | WS1 | OF | 102 | 0 | 200 | 9 | 17 | 1 |
| 1901 | WS1 | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901 | CHA | OF | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 11 |
| Shortstop | 12 |
| Left Field | 121 |
| Right Field | 108 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | New York | NY | 1897 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Clarence Foster
- What years did Clarence Foster play?
- Clarence Foster played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1901.
- Was Clarence Foster a pitcher?
- No. Clarence Foster was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Clarence Foster hit?
- Clarence Foster hit 10 career home runs with 260 hits.
- What was Clarence Foster's career batting average?
- Clarence Foster batted .281 over his career, with 260 hits in 924 at bats.
- How many RBI did Clarence Foster have?
- Clarence Foster drove in 137 runs in his career.
- Is Clarence Foster in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Clarence Foster has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.