Steve Foster
Born: 8/16/1966 in Dallas, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-08-22 | Final Game: 1993-06-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Steven Eugene Foster
Biography
Steve Foster, born in 1966, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1991 until his retirement on June 26, 1993. Making his debut during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, Foster showcased his skills in a league increasingly characterized by power hitting and offensive strategies. Known for his effective pitching style, he finished his career with a record of 3-3 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.41, which reflected his ability to minimize scoring opportunities against him.
Over the course of his brief but impactful career, Foster recorded 61 strikeouts and notched 2 saves. Though he played in a relatively short timeframe, his contributions on the mound were significant during a time when pitchers were adapting to the evolving dynamics of the game. Foster's performance remains a testament to his talent and the competitive spirit of the early 1990s in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 89.7 | 82 | 24 | 6 | 22 | 61 | 2.41 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 1.93 | 295.3 |
| 1992 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50.0 | 52 | 16 | 13 | 34 | 2.88 | 634.4 |
| 1993 | CIN | NL | 2 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 | 23 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 1.75 | 800.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CIN | NL | 31 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CIN | NL | 17 | 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 | 59 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CIN | P | 11 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | CIN | P | 31 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | CIN | P | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 59 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | CIN | NL | $135,000 |
| 1993 | CIN | NL | $135,000 |
| 1992 | CIN | NL | $114,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $384,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blinn College | Brenham | TX | 1985, 1986 |
| University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington | TX | 1987, 1988 |