Roy Foster (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Roy Foster |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: July 29, 1945 Bixby, Oklahoma |
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| Died: March 21, 2008 (aged 62) Tulsa, Oklahoma |
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| April 7, 1970, for the Cleveland Indians | |||
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| October 1, 1972, for the Cleveland Indians | |||
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| Batting average | .253 | ||
| Home runs | 45 | ||
| Runs batted in | 118 | ||
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Roy Foster was a talented American outfielder who played Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians. He was born on July 29, 1945, in Bixby, Oklahoma. Roy played in the big leagues from 1970 to 1972. He passed away on March 21, 2008, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Roy Foster's Baseball Journey
Roy Foster began his Major League Baseball career in 1970. He joined the Cleveland Indians as an outfielder. His first game was on April 7, 1970.
Rookie Year Success
Roy had a great start in his rookie year, 1970. He hit for a batting average of .268. This means he got a hit almost 27% of the times he tried. He also hit 23 home runs. Plus, he brought in 60 runs batted in for his team. His strong performance even earned him a vote for the Rookie of the Year Award in the American League.
Moving Teams
Before his rookie season, Roy was part of a trade. He moved from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Cleveland Indians. This happened during spring training on April 4, 1970. He was traded along with another player, Frank Coggins.
Later, after the 1971 season, Roy was traded again. He moved from the Cleveland Indians to the Texas Rangers. This trade happened on December 2, 1971. He was traded with Rich Hand, Mike Paul, and Ken Suarez. In return, the Indians received Del Unser, Denny Riddleberger, Terry Ley, and Gary Jones.
Final Seasons
Roy Foster played his last Major League Baseball game on October 1, 1972. He finished his career with the Cleveland Indians. Over his time in the MLB, he had a career batting average of .253. He hit a total of 45 home runs and had 118 runs batted in.
