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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10.80 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 30 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 4.71 | -785.1 |
| 2005 | ATL | NL | 4 | 2 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34.7 | 27 | 16 | 19 | 32 | 4.15 | 152.6 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | ATL | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | ATL | NL | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | ATL | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | MIL | P | 23 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | ATL | P | 62 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
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 |