Leo Foster

Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1971-1977)

Leo Foster was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1977 for the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets, a span of 7 seasons. In 144 career games, he hit .198 with 52 hits, 2 home runs, and 26 RBI.

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

AVG .198
HR 2
RBI 26
H 52
OPS .514
PIV -883
Position
Shortstop
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
5'11" / 165 lb
Born
2/2/1951 in Covington, KY, USA
MLB Debut
1971-07-09
Last Game
1977-10-02

Full name: Leonard Norris Foster

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Career Batting Statistics

Leo Foster — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
144 262 35 52 8 0 2 26 7 22 44 .198 .262 .252 .514 -883

Career AVG .198 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Career OBP .262 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career SLG .252 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 32.9% below league average.

Career OPS .514 vs. league average .699 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Leo Foster — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1971 ATL NL 9 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 — — — — 0.0
1973 ATL NL 3 6 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .167 — — — — 0.0
1974 ATL NL 72 112 16 22 2 0 1 5 1 9 22 .196 .256 (-24%) .324 (-22%) .369 (-35%) .693 (-29%) -492.6
1976 NYN NL 24 59 11 12 2 0 1 15 3 8 5 .203 .255 (-20%) .320 (-7%) .360 (-20%) .681 (-14%) -107.3
1977 NYN NL 36 75 6 17 3 0 0 6 3 5 14 .227 .264 (-14%) .329 (-14%) .401 (-34%) .730 (-25%) -283.0
Career · 5 seasons 144 262 35 52 8 0 2 26 7 22 44 .198 — — — — -883

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Leo Foster — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home771131924011.212
Away671491628215.188

Last 10 Games — Batting

Leo Foster — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1977-10-02 NYNSTLW 512100101
1977-10-01 NYNSTLL 400000001
1977-09-30 NYNSTLW 311000010
1977-09-23 NYNSTLL 201000100
1977-09-18 NYNCHCW 301000001
1977-09-18 NYNCHCL 100000000
1977-09-15 NYNPHIL 200000000
1977-09-14 NYNPHIW 401100002
1977-09-10 NYNCHCW 501000102
1977-09-08 NYNPHIL 000000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Leo Foster — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 33 19 36 44 3 8
3B 14 11 6 23 4 1
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 62 33 67 123 7 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Leo Foster — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 ATL SS 3 2 1 8 1 2
1973 ATL SS 1 1 5 1 0 1
1974 ATL 2B 10 1 5 7 1 1
1974 ATL 3B 3 1 0 4 2 0
1974 ATL OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1974 ATL SS 43 21 44 81 3 13
1976 NYN 2B 3 2 3 5 0 0
1976 NYN 3B 9 8 6 17 2 1
1976 NYN SS 7 6 9 20 0 1
1977 NYN 2B 20 16 28 32 2 7
1977 NYN 3B 2 2 0 2 0 0
1977 NYN SS 8 3 8 13 3 3

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Leo Foster — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Second Base 32
Third Base 14
Shortstop 63
Right Field 1

Leo Foster: the record in brief

According to the bio, Leo Foster debuted on July 9, 1971 and played a final game on October 2, 1977. The team column moves through the Atlanta Braves (1971 to 1974) and the New York Mets (1976 to 1977). Born on February 2, 1951, in Covington, KY, USA, Foster is listed as a shortstop and both batted and threw right-handed. Foster's listed size is 5 feet, 11 inches and 165 pounds. Leo Foster was the playing name; the full given name is Leonard Norris.

In 144 games and 262 at bats, Foster batted .198 with 52 hits, adding 2 home runs and 26 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .262 and .252 give Foster a career OPS of .514. Measured against the leagues Foster played in, the .198 career average compares with a .257 league average over the same seasons, 22.7% below the league. The highest hit total in a season was 22, in 1974. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .227 in 1977, did not top the league's .264.

Frequently Asked Questions about Leo Foster

What years did Leo Foster play?
Leo Foster played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1977.
Was Leo Foster a pitcher?
No. Leo Foster was a position player (Shortstop).
How many home runs did Leo Foster hit?
Leo Foster hit 2 career home runs with 52 hits.
What teams did Leo Foster play for?
Leo Foster played for 2 teams: the Atlanta Braves (1971, 1973–1974) and the New York Mets (1976–1977).
What were Leo Foster's career stats?
In 144 games, Leo Foster had 52 hits, 2 home runs, 26 RBI, 35 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .198 batting average.
What position did Leo Foster play?
Leo Foster played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Leo Foster and how much did he weigh?
Leo Foster was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 165 pounds.
How many home runs did Leo Foster hit each season?
Leo Foster's home runs by season: 0 in 1971, 0 in 1973, 1 in 1974, 1 in 1976, and 0 in 1977. His most in one season was 1, in 1974 and 1976.
What was Leo Foster's career batting average?
Leo Foster batted .198 over his career, with 52 hits in 262 at bats.
How many RBI did Leo Foster have?
Leo Foster drove in 26 runs in his career.
Is Leo Foster in the Hall of Fame?
No. Leo Foster has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.