Leo Foster facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Leo Foster |
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| Infielder | |||
| Born: February 2, 1951 Covington, Kentucky, U.S. |
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| July 9, 1971, for the Atlanta Braves | |||
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| October 2, 1977, for the New York Mets | |||
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| Batting average | .198 | ||
| Home runs | 2 | ||
| Runs batted in | 26 | ||
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Leo Foster, whose full name is Leonard Norris Foster, was born on February 2, 1951. He used to play baseball as an infielder in Major League Baseball. An infielder plays positions like shortstop, second base, and third base. Leo played for five seasons, from 1971 to 1977. He played for two teams: the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets.
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Leo Foster's Baseball Career
Leo Foster was a professional baseball player. He played in the Major Leagues, which is the highest level of baseball in the United States and Canada. He was known as an infielder, meaning he played positions in the infield. These positions include shortstop, second base, and third base.
Playing for the Braves and Mets
Leo Foster started his Major League career with the Atlanta Braves. He played for them in 1971, and then again from 1973 to 1974. Later in his career, he joined the New York Mets. He played for the Mets during the 1976 and 1977 seasons.
A Memorable First Game
Leo Foster's very first game in Major League Baseball was on July 9, 1971. He was playing for the Atlanta Braves against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The game took place at Three Rivers Stadium.
In this game, Leo was playing shortstop. The first ball hit to him resulted in an error. Later, in the 3rd inning, he hit a fly ball that was caught. In the 5th inning, he hit into a double play. Then, in the 7th inning, he hit into a triple play. It was a very unusual start to his career!
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- Retrosheet
