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KALEB FOSTER, CATCHER
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| Born: October 24, 1996 Height: 6′ 0″ Weight: 195 Bats: Left Throws: Right Signed: Non-drafted free agent, 2019 How Acquired: Non-drafted free agent College: University of Nevada Agent: N/A |
WTM’s PLAYER PROFILE |
| Foster played four years at Nevada, mostly in a part-time role. He didn’t hit much his first two years, with an OPS of .593 and .660. He played more his junior year and put up a 310/407/535 line, then hit 206/439/441 as a senior in only 68 ABs. The Pirates signed him as a non-drafted free agent.
2019 Foster was the primary first baseman in the GCL and started five games behind the plate. He drew a lot of walks, but had severe problems making contact despite the fact that he was old for the level. Foster continued a puzzling pattern for the Pirates of using non-prospects at first base with most of their affiliates. It was especially puzzling in the GCL, where the team was overloaded with outfielders who were unable to get regular playing time. The fact that Foster was signed as a catcher and wasn’t a good hitter in college makes it all the more puzzling. |
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CONTRACT INFORMATION
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| 2020: Minor League Contract |
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PLAYER INFORMATION
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| Signing Bonus: N/A MiLB Debut: 2019 MLB Debut: MiLB FA Eligible: 2025 MLB FA Eligible: Rule 5 Eligible: 2022 Added to 40-Man: Options Remaining: 3 MLB Service Time: 0.000 |
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TRANSACTIONS
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| June 17, 2019: Signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Pittsburgh Pirates. |
