Ed Foster
Born: 6/25/1885 in Lebanon, TN, USA
Died: 3/1/1929 in Montgomery, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1908-07-31 | Final Game: 1908-10-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1"
Full name: Edward Lee Foster
Biography
Ed Foster, born in 1885, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief period from July 31, 1908, to October 5, 1908. During his time in Major League Baseball, Foster demonstrated his prowess on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 1-0 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.14. His ability to control the game was evident through his 11 strikeouts and two saves, marking him as a capable and reliable option for his team during the early 20th century.
Foster's playing career occurred during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded style of play. While his tenure in the majors was short, his statistics reflect a pitcher who could effectively manage opposing lineups. Though not widely recognized in the annals of baseball history, Ed Foster's contributions within the limited scope of his career provide insight into the competitive nature of the sport during his time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 21.0 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 11 | 2.14 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 21.0 | 16 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 2.14 | -689.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.143 | 0.000 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | CLE | AL | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | CLE | P | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |