Kevin Foster (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kevin Foster |
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: January 13, 1969 Evanston, Illinois |
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| Died: October 11, 2008 (aged 39) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
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| September 12, 1993, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |||
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| August 21, 2001, for the Texas Rangers | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 32–30 | ||
| Earned Run Average | 4.86 | ||
| Strikeouts | 417 | ||
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Kevin Christopher Foster (born January 13, 1969 – died October 11, 2008) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in 100 games in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and Texas Rangers. His career in MLB lasted from 1993 to 2001. Kevin threw and batted with his right hand. He was 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighed 160 pounds.
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Who Was Kevin Foster?
Kevin Foster was a talented baseball player. He was known for his pitching skills. He played for several teams during his career. Most of his time was spent with the Chicago Cubs.
Early Life and Baseball Start
Kevin Foster was born in Evanston, Illinois. He went to Evanston Township High School. After high school, he attended Kishwaukee College. In 1987, the Montreal Expos chose him in the baseball draft. This was his first step toward becoming a professional player.
Playing in the Major Leagues
Kevin made his big league debut with the Philadelphia Phillies. This happened in September 1993. He played two games that season. The next spring, he was traded to the Chicago Cubs. This is where he played most of his MLB games.
Pitching for the Cubs
Kevin played 89 of his 100 MLB games for the Cubs. He started 82 of those games as a pitcher. He earned all 32 of his career wins with the Cubs. One special moment was his win against the Chicago White Sox. This was the Cubs' first victory over the White Sox in an "interleague" game. It happened on June 16, 1997, at Comiskey Park. He pitched his last game for the Cubs exactly one year later. After that, he played in the minor leagues.
Career Highlights and Stats
As a major league pitcher, Kevin Foster had a record of 32 wins and 30 losses. His earned run average (ERA) was 4.86. ERA shows how many runs a pitcher allows per game. He pitched for 509 and two-thirds innings. During this time, he allowed 500 hits and 220 walks. He also had 417 strikeouts. A strikeout is when a pitcher gets three strikes on a batter.
Later Career and Legacy
After his time in MLB, Kevin played for independent baseball teams. He played for the St. Paul Saints in 2003 and 2004. Kevin Foster passed away on October 11, 2008. He died in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, from kidney cancer.
