Kevin Foster
Born: 1/13/1969 in Evanston, IL, USA
Died: 10/11/2008 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-09-12 | Final Game: 2001-08-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Kevin Christopher Foster
Biography
Kevin Foster, born in 1969, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1993 to 2001. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period characterized by the emergence of power-hitting and evolving pitching techniques. Over the course of his career, Foster compiled a record of 32 wins and 30 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.86. He struck out a total of 417 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's efforts on the mound, although he did not record any saves.
Foster's playing style was marked by a competitive spirit and a dedication to his craft, traits that defined many pitchers of his era. He participated in a time when the game was witnessing significant changes, including the rise of offensive statistics and an increase in home runs, which added to the challenges faced by pitchers. Despite the ups and downs of his career, Foster left a lasting impression on the teams he played for and remains a notable figure in the history of baseball pitching.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 30 | 100 | 83 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 509.7 | 500 | 275 | 88 | 220 | 417 | 4.86 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 14.85 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CHC | NL | 3 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81.0 | 70 | 26 | 35 | 75 | 2.89 | - |
| 1995 | CHC | NL | 12 | 11 | 30 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 167.7 | 149 | 84 | 65 | 146 | 4.51 | - |
| 1996 | CHC | NL | 7 | 6 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 87.0 | 98 | 60 | 35 | 53 | 6.21 | - |
| 1997 | CHC | NL | 10 | 7 | 26 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 146.3 | 141 | 75 | 66 | 118 | 4.61 | - |
| 1998 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 16.20 | - |
| 2001 | TEX | AL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 21 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 6.62 | -221.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 163 | 15 | 31 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 9 | 59 | 0.190 | 0.237 | 0.270 | 0.507 | -173.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CHC | NL | 13 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.074 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CHC | NL | 33 | 60 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 0.250 | -173.7 |
| 1996 | CHC | NL | 19 | 27 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0.296 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CHC | NL | 30 | 47 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0.128 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CHC | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TEX | AL | 9 | 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 | 100 | 83 | 24 | 49 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | PHI | P | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | CHN | P | 13 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | CHN | P | 30 | 28 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | CHN | P | 17 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | CHN | P | 26 | 25 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | CHN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | TEX | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 100 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CHN | NL | $1,450,000 |
| 1997 | CHN | NL | $275,000 |
| 1996 | CHN | NL | $230,000 |
| 1995 | CHN | NL | $140,000 |
| 1994 | CHN | NL | $109,000 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,313,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kishwaukee College | Malta | IL | 1988 |