Steve Foster, baseball player, 1991-1993

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

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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

Career ERA 2.41 vs. league average 3.95 across their career seasons — 39.1% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1991 CIN NL 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 14.0 7 3 4 11 1.93 3.91 (+51%) 295.3
1992 CIN NL 1 1 31 1 0 0 2 50.0 52 16 13 34 2.88 3.75 (+23%) 634.4
1993 CIN NL 2 2 17 0 0 0 0 25.7 23 5 5 16 1.75 4.19 (+58%) 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

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 48.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 44.1% 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
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