Foster Castleman

Born: 1/1/1931 in Nashville, TN, USA

Died: 11/9/2020 in The Villages, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-08-04 | Final Game: 1958-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Foster Ephraim Castleman

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Biography

Foster Castleman was a professional baseball player born in 1931, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1958. A position player known for his versatility, Castleman participated in 268 games over the course of his career. He recorded 136 hits, including 20 home runs, and drove in 65 runs, finishing with a batting average of .205. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the league's elite, Castleman's contributions were significant during an era characterized by a transition in baseball, with the game evolving from the post-war years into a more power-oriented style. Castleman’s career unfolded during a time when baseball was experiencing a growing emphasis on offense, and he was part of a generation of players that contributed to the evolving dynamics of the game. Although he was not known for his speed on the bases, with only 4 stolen bases to his credit, Castleman's presence in the lineup was valued for his ability to provide depth and versatility. He retired from professional play on September 28, 1958, leaving behind a legacy as a player who navigated the complexities of a rapidly changing sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
268	662	58	136	24	3	20	65	4	35	99	0.205	0.250	0.341	0.592	-2270.8

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.592 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

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
1954	NY1	NL	13	12	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	NY1	NL	15	28	3	6	1	0	2	4	0	2	4	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	NY1	NL	124	385	33	87	16	3	14	45	2	15	50	0.226	.258 (-12%)	.331 (-23%)	.397 (-1%)	.728 (-11%)	-1049.1
1957	NY1	NL	18	37	7	6	2	0	1	1	0	2	8	0.162	—	—	—	—	0.0
1958	BAL	AL	98	200	15	34	5	0	3	14	2	16	34	0.170	.257 (-34%)	.324 (-26%)	.394 (-39%)	.719 (-33%)	-1221.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	12	6	25	19	1	5
3B	121	104	94	224	19	11
OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
SS	94	64	104	166	10	37

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1954	NY1	3B	2	1	0	0	0	0
1955	NY1	2B	6	4	14	10	0	2
1955	NY1	3B	1	1	0	0	0	0
1956	NY1	2B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1956	NY1	3B	107	97	90	213	17	10
1956	NY1	SS	2	0	0	0	0	0
1957	NY1	2B	1	0	1	1	0	0
1957	NY1	3B	7	5	3	10	2	1
1957	NY1	SS	1	0	2	1	0	0
1958	BAL	2B	4	2	9	8	1	3
1958	BAL	3B	4	0	1	1	0	0
1958	BAL	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1958	BAL	SS	91	64	102	165	10	37