Eddie Foster
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Overall Career
Edward Cunningham “Kid” Foster was born on February 13, 1887, in Chicago, Illinois. Foster was 23 years old when he broke into the big leagues on April 14, 1910, with the New York Highlanders.
Foster had a 13-year career as a third baseman. In 5652 games he batted .264 with 6 HR and 451 RBI. He ended his career in 1923 with just six homers in 3,278 at bats. Foster was also widely regarded as the best hit-and-run man of his day.
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Foster's Moments in the Sun
- Had a 21 game hitting streak in 1918
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Trivia
- Hit into a triple play on May 10, 1920 and helped turn a triple play on April 29, 1914
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Transactions
- January 20, 1920: Traded by the Washington Senators with Harry Harper and Mike Menosky to the Boston Red Sox for Braggo Roth and Red Shannon
- August 15, 1922: Selected off waivers by the St. Louis Browns from the Boston Red Sox.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
