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
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1971-07-09
- Last Game
- 1977-10-02
Full name: Leonard Norris 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
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| 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
View full game log (144 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 77 | 113 | 19 | 24 | 0 | 11 | .212 |
| Away | 67 | 149 | 16 | 28 | 2 | 15 | .188 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-10-02 | NYN | STL | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-10-01 | NYN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-09-30 | NYN | STL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977-09-23 | NYN | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-18 | NYN | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-09-18 | NYN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-15 | NYN | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-14 | NYN | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1977-09-10 | NYN | CHC | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1977-09-08 | NYN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
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
| 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
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 32 |
| Third Base | 14 |
| Shortstop | 63 |
| Right Field | 1 |
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 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.