John Foster, baseball player, 2002-2005

John Foster

Born: 5/17/1978 in Stockton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-04-24 | Final Game: 2005-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: John Norman Foster

Biography

John Foster, born in 1978, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2002 to 2005. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by high offensive outputs and a growing emphasis on pitching depth. Over the course of his career, Foster recorded a win-loss record of 7-2, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.9, he demonstrated the ability to compete, although he occasionally faced challenges against formidable lineups. Foster accumulated a total of 54 strikeouts and registered one save, illustrating his role as a reliable option out of the bullpen and occasionally as a starter. His contributions to his teams reflected the evolving landscape of baseball in the early 2000s, where pitching strategies began to adapt to the increasing offensive capabilities of hitters. Although his career was relatively brief, Foster's presence on the mound during this dynamic era of baseball remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 2 90 0 0 0 1 60.7 63 33 11 33 54 4.90 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
90 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2005 NLDS2 ATL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 2 0 0 0.3 2 2 2 1 54.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2005 NLDS2 ATL 0 0 2 0 0 0.3 2 2 2 1 54.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 90 0 2 8 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 90

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 ATL NL $350,000
2003 MIL NL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $650,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
San Joaquin Delta College Stockton CA 1997, 1998
Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston ID 1999