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49. Eddie Foster

49. Eddie Foster
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: February 13, 1887 in Chicago, IL USA
  • Weight: 145 lbs.
  • Height: 5'6"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: April 14, 1910
  • Final Game: August 05, 1923
  • MVP - 1912
  • MVP - 1914
 
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Eddie Foster was one of the better leadoff men in the 1910s, but as he played for the Washington Senators, he did not receive a lot of attention.

Debuting for the Senators in 1912, he led the American League in At Bats four times (1912, 1914, 1915 & 1918), and swiped at least 20 bases in his first four years in Washington.  While he was not the most prolific hitter, he did compile 1,177 Hits over his eight years in D.C..

Mostly, Foster was lauded for his defensive skills, especially; in the deadball era that he played in. 

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Third Base
  • Acquired: Traded from Rochester (Eastern) with Danny Moeller and Chet Spencer for Players to be named later (which would be Dolly Gray and Jack Velvet) and Cash 7/25/11.
  • Departed:

    Traded to the Boston Red Sox with Harry Harper and Mike Manosky for Braggo Roth and Red Shannon 12/29/19.
  • Games Played: 1121
  • Notable Statistics:

    579 Runs Scored
    1,177 Hits
    144 Doubles
    59 Triples
    6 Home Runs
    355 Runs Batted In
    166 Stolen Bases
    .266/.328/.330 Slash Line
    20.7 bWAR

    No Playoff Games
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Most At Bats (1912, 1914, 1915 & 1918)
    Most Assists by a Third Baseman (1912)
    Most Double Plays Turned by a Third Baseman (1914)
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