Leo Foster

Born: 2/2/1951 in Covington, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-07-09 | Final Game: 1977-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Leonard Norris Foster

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Biography

Leo Foster, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1971 until his retirement in 1977. Over the course of his career, Foster appeared in 144 games, demonstrating his versatility and dedication to the sport during a period characterized by significant changes in Major League Baseball. His playing style was marked by a blend of speed and defensive skills, as evidenced by his 7 stolen bases, which added a dynamic element to his gameplay. Foster finished his career with a batting average of .198, recording a total of 52 hits, including 2 home runs and 26 RBIs. While his offensive statistics may not have placed him among the elite players of his time, Foster's contributions to his teams extended beyond mere numbers, as he brought a competitive spirit and a strong work ethic to the field. His career unfolded during an era shaped by the rise of power hitters and the increasing importance of strategic play, making his role as a solid, reliable player crucial to the teams he represented.

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	0.198	0.262	0.252	0.514	-972.1

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 0.514 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	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	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	ATL	NL	3	6	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	ATL	NL	72	112	16	22	2	1	5	1	9	22	0.196	.256 (-24%)	.324 (-22%)	.369 (-35%)	.693 (-29%)	-558.3
1976	NYN	NL	24	59	11	12	2	1	15	3	8	5	0.203	.255 (-20%)	.320 (-7%)	.360 (-20%)	.681 (-14%)	-112.0
1977	NYN	NL	36	75	6	17	3	0	6	3	5	14	0.227	.264 (-14%)	.329 (-14%)	.401 (-34%)	.730 (-25%)	-301.8

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