Former Piper pitcher Foster signs MLB contract

Foster’s contract was purchased from the St. Paul Saints, a member of the American Association of Professional Baseball. In 2007, Foster’s first year with the Saints, he allowed just one earned run in his first seven appearances (10.0 IP). He finished the season 0-1 with a 4.78 ERA in 21 games, including one start. In 43.1 innings pitched, he walked just 16 batters while striking out 39.

In 2008, he is 1-1 with a 0.00 ERA and one save in 22.2 innings pitched. In 13 appearances out of the bullpen, he allowed just two unearned runs while walking five and striking out 19. His opponents’ batting average this season is just .185.

While pitching for Hamline, Foster was named All-MIAC for the first time in his career in 2007. He pitched 69.1 innings for the Pipers with a record of 7-5 with a 3.25 ERA.

He struck out 65 batters and walked just 19 in 15 games and 11 starts. He added three saves and only allowed 61 hits. Foster ended his career as the conference leader in strikeouts.

When Foster originally signed with the Saints, Hamline head baseball coach Jason Verdugo was serving as pitching coach for the Saints. Verdugo is now the manager of the Evansville Otters of the Frontier League of Professional Baseball, in addition to heading up the Piper baseball program.