Eddie Foster arrived in Washington in 1912, after debuting briefly with the Yankees in 1910 and playing in the minors in 1911. The Senators acquired him before the 1912 season, boosting their offense.
Foster was a high-volume hitter, leading the American League in at-bats four times (1912, 1914, 1915, and 1918) as the team’s main table-setter. He lacked power but had great bat control and speed, stealing at least 20 bases in each of his first four seasons, totaling 1,177 hits with the Senators. Rival managers called him the top hit-and-run artist in the league.
Foster was lauded for his speed and defensive skills at third base. After arriving in Washington, he became a key infielder, especially for charging and fielding bunts, earning peer recognition with two top-15 AL MVP finishes (14th in 1912 and 7th in 1914).
Foster departed the Senators via a post-1919 season trade to the Red Sox.
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