# Matt Foster > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Matt_Foster > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Matt_Foster.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Foster > Source revision: 1349753413 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|American baseball player (born 1995)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}} {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Matt Foster |image = |team = Algodoneros de Unión Laguna |number = 80 |position = [Pitcher](/source/Pitcher) |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|1|27}} |birth_place = [Valley, Alabama](/source/Valley%2C_Alabama), U.S. |bats = Right |throws = Right |debutleague = MLB |debutdate = August 1 |debutyear = 2020 |debutteam = Chicago White Sox |statleague = MLB |statyear = 2024 season |stat1label = [Win–loss record](/source/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_(pitching)) |stat1value = 9–5 |stat2label = [Earned run average](/source/Earned_run_average) |stat2value = 4.30 |stat3label = [Strikeout](/source/Strikeout)s |stat3value = 117 |teams = * [Chicago White Sox](/source/Chicago_White_Sox) ({{mlby|2020}}–{{mlby|2022}}, {{mlby|2024}}) }} '''Matthew James Foster''' (born January 27, 1995) is an American professional [baseball](/source/baseball) [pitcher](/source/pitcher) for the [Algodoneros de Unión Laguna](/source/Algodoneros_de_Uni%C3%B3n_Laguna) of the [Mexican League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League). He has previously played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) for the [Chicago White Sox](/source/Chicago_White_Sox). ==Amateur career== Foster attended Valley High School in [Valley, Alabama](/source/Valley%2C_Alabama). He was drafted by the [Arizona Diamondbacks](/source/Arizona_Diamondbacks) in the 29th round of the [2013 MLB draft](/source/2013_MLB_draft), but did not sign.{{cite web|url=https://www.oanow.com/blogs/prep_blog/prep-baseball-valley-high-s-matt-foster-picked-in-th/article_825d339a-d08e-11e2-81ee-0019bb30f31a.html|title=PREP BASEBALL: Valley High's Matt Foster picked in 29th round of MLB Draft by Arizona Diamondbacks|author=Jason Galloway|website=[Opelika-Auburn News](/source/Opelika-Auburn_News)|date=June 8, 2013|accessdate=November 21, 2019}} He attended [Gulf Coast State College](/source/Gulf_Coast_State_College) for two years (2014-2015).{{cite web|url=http://www.gcathletics.com/baseball/2015/MattFoster.htm|title=Matt Foster Baseball 2015|website=[Gulf Coast State College](/source/Gulf_Coast_State_College)|accessdate=November 21, 2019|archive-date=September 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927032238/http://www.gcathletics.com/baseball/2015/MattFoster.htm|url-status=dead}} He then transferred to the [University of Alabama](/source/University_of_Alabama), and played for the [Crimson Tide](/source/Alabama_Crimson_Tide_baseball) for the 2016 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.al.com/sports/2018/06/watch_daron_payne_toss_first_p.html|title=Watch Da'Ron Payne toss first pitch to Matt Foster in all-Alabama battery|website=[AL.com](/source/AL.com)|author=Mark Inabinett|date=March 7, 2019|accessdate=November 21, 2019}} Foster was drafted by the [Chicago White Sox](/source/Chicago_White_Sox) in the 20th round of the [2016 MLB draft](/source/2016_MLB_draft). ==Professional career== ===Chicago White Sox=== Foster split the 2016 season between the [Arizona League White Sox](/source/Arizona_League_White_Sox) and the [Great Falls Voyagers](/source/Great_Falls_Voyagers), going a combined 0–0 with a 0.61 ERA over {{frac|29|2|3}} innings. He split the 2017 season between the [Kannapolis Intimidators](/source/Kannapolis_Intimidators) and the [Winston-Salem Dash](/source/Winston-Salem_Dash), going a combined 0–2 with a 1.30 ERA over {{frac|27|2|3}} innings.{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2017/08/unheralded-matt-foster-aiming-to-be-another-2016-draft-gem/|title=Unheralded Matt Foster aiming to be another 2016 draft gem|author=Rob Young|date=August 31, 2017|website=[ChicagoNow](/source/ChicagoNow)|accessdate=November 21, 2019|archive-date=October 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181030081544/http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2017/08/unheralded-matt-foster-aiming-to-be-another-2016-draft-gem/|url-status=dead}} He played for the [Glendale Desert Dogs](/source/Glendale_Desert_Dogs) of the [Arizona Fall League](/source/Arizona_Fall_League) following the 2017 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/chicago-white-sox/why-white-sox-are-sending-rule-5-pick-dylan-covey-arizona-fall-league|title=Why White Sox are sending Rule 5 pick Dylan Covey to the Arizona Fall League|author=Dan Hayes|date=August 29, 2017|website=[NBC Sports Chicago](/source/NBC_Sports_Chicago)|accessdate=November 21, 2019}} He split the 2018 season between Winston-Salem and the [Birmingham Barons](/source/Birmingham_Barons), going a combined 2–5 with a 3.30 ERA over 60 innings.{{cite web|url=https://dashboard.mlblogs.com/dashs-foster-dominating-at-all-levels-ec11f0e5b0d0|title=Dash's Foster dominating at all levels|author=Janey Murray|website=[Winston-Salem Dash](/source/Winston-Salem_Dash)|date=May 30, 2018|accessdate=November 21, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.tidesports.com/former-alabama-reliever-matt-foster-moving-up-in-minors/|title=Former Alabama reliever Matt Foster moving up in minors|author=Ben Jones|date=July 11, 2018|website=TideSports.com|accessdate=November 21, 2019}}{{Dead link|date=January 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/birmingham/news/foster-realizing-hometown-dream/c-288411712|title=Foster Realizing Hometown Dream|author=Hannah Echols|date=August 1, 2018|accessdate=November 21, 2019}} He split the 2019 season between Birmingham and the [Charlotte Knights](/source/Charlotte_Knights), going a combined 4–1 with a 3.20 ERA over {{frac|64|2|3}} innings.{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/white-sox/white-sox-move-seven-prospects-40-man-roster-protecting-them-rule-5-draft|title=White Sox move seven prospects to 40-man roster, protecting them from Rule 5 draft|website=[NBC Sports Chicago](/source/NBC_Sports_Chicago)|author= Vinnie Duber|date=November 20, 2019|accessdate=November 21, 2019}} On November 20, 2019, the White Sox added Foster to their [40-man roster](/source/40-man_roster) to protect him from the [Rule 5 draft](/source/Rule_5_draft).{{cite web|url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2019/11/20/20974728/chicago-white-sox-roster-zack-burdi-dane-dunning|title=Right-handers Zack Burdi, Dane Dunning among 7 added to White Sox 40-man roster|author=Daryl Van Schouwen|date=November 20, 2019|website=[Chicago Sun-Times](/source/Chicago_Sun-Times)|accessdate=November 20, 2019}} On July 29, 2020, Foster was called up to the major leagues.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/white-soxs-matt-foster-called-up-by-white-sox/|title=White Sox's Matt Foster: Called up by White Sox|website=CBSSports.com|date=July 29, 2020|accessdate=August 2, 2020}} He made his MLB debut on August 1, pitching a scoreless inning of relief and earning a win in the process.{{cite web|url=https://www.al.com/sports/2020/08/matt-foster-gets-pitching-win-in-mlb-debut.html|title=Matt Foster gets pitching win in MLB debut|author=Mark Inabinett|date=August 1, 2020|website=AL.com|accessdate=August 2, 2020}} With the [2020 Chicago White Sox](/source/2020_Chicago_White_Sox_season), Foster appeared in 23 games, compiling a 6–1 record with 2.20 ERA and 31 strikeouts in {{frac|28|2|3}} innings pitched.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/player/matt-foster-641582|title=Matt Foster Stats, Fantasy & News|website=[MLB.com](/source/MLB.com)}} Foster struggled in 2021 as he was in and out of Triple-A in that season. Foster appeared in 37 games in the major leagues compiling a 2–1 record with a 6.00 ERA in 39 innings while striking out 40 batters. In 2022, Foster made 48 appearances for Chicago, working to a 1–2 record and 4.40 ERA with 42 strikeouts in 45 innings pitched. On March 20, 2023, Foster was shut down after it was revealed he had a forearm strain in his throwing arm.{{Cite web|title=White Sox's Matt Foster: Battling forearm strain|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/white-soxs-matt-foster-battling-forearm-strain/amp/|access-date=March 22, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} On April 21, it was announced that Foster had undergone [Tommy John surgery](/source/Tommy_John_surgery) and would miss the entire 2023 season.{{cite web|title=White Sox's Matt Foster: Undergoes Tommy John surgery|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/white-soxs-matt-foster-undergoes-tommy-john-surgery/amp/|access-date=April 21, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} On August 16, 2024, Foster was activated from the injured list to make his return from surgery.{{Cite web|title=White Sox Place Dominic Leone On 60-Day Injured List With Right UCL Sprain|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/08/white-sox-place-dominic-leone-on-60-day-injured-list-with-right-ucl-sprain.html|access-date=August 16, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} On November 4, he was sent outright to Triple-A, but he rejected the assignment and elected free agency.{{Cite web |last=McDonald |first=Darragh |date=2024-11-04 |title=White Sox Claim Penn Murfee |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/11/white-sox-claim-penn-murfee.html |website=MLB Trade Rumors}} ===Algodoneros de Unión Laguna=== On April 30, 2025, Foster signed with the [Algodoneros de Unión Laguna](/source/Algodoneros_de_Uni%C3%B3n_Laguna) of the [Mexican League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League).{{Cite web|title=Carl Edwards Jr., Matt Foster Sign With Mexican League Teams|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/05/carl-edwards-jr-matt-foster-sign-with-mexican-league-teams.html|access-date=May 9, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} In 12 appearances for Unión Laguna, Foster compiled a 3–0 record and 0.66 ERA with 13 strikeouts across {{fraction|13|2|3}} innings pitched. ===Arizona Diamondbacks=== On June 14, 2025, Foster signed a minor league contract with the [Arizona Diamondbacks](/source/Arizona_Diamondbacks).{{Cite web |last=Franco |first=Anthony |date=June 14, 2025 |title=D-Backs Sign Matt Foster To Minor League Deal |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/06/d-backs-sign-matt-foster-to-minor-league-deal.html |access-date=2025-11-01 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} He made 31 appearances for the Triple-A [Reno Aces](/source/Reno_Aces), posting a 2–2 record and 3.89 ERA with 42 strikeouts and two saves across {{fraction|34|2|3}} innings pitched. Foster elected free agency following the season on November 6.{{cite web | last=Eddy | first=Matt | title=Minor League Free Agents 2025 | website=Baseball America | date=2025-11-07 | url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2025/ | access-date=2025-11-15}} ===Algodoneros de Unión Laguna (second stint)=== On March 26, 2026, Foster signed with the [Algodoneros de Unión Laguna](/source/Algodoneros_de_Uni%C3%B3n_Laguna) of the [Mexican League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League).{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 26 de marzo de 2026|url=https://lmb.com.mx/noticias/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-26-de-marzo-de-2026|access-date=April 12, 2026|website=lmb.com.mx|language=es}} ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Baseballstats|mlb=641582|espn=40706|br=f/fostema01|fangraphs=19647|brm=foster002mat|retro=F/Pfostm001}} *[https://rolltide.com/sports/baseball/roster/matt-foster/63 Alabama Crimson Tide bio] {{DEFAULTSORT:Foster, Matt}} Category:1995 births Category:Living people Category:Alabama Crimson Tide baseball players Category:Algodoneros de Unión Laguna players Category:American expatriate baseball players in Mexico Category:Arizona Complex League White Sox players Category:Arizona League White Sox players Category:Baseball players from Alabama Category:Birmingham Barons players Category:Charlotte Knights players Category:Chicago White Sox players Category:Glendale Desert Dogs players Category:Great Falls Voyagers players Category:Kannapolis Intimidators players Category:Major League Baseball pitchers Category:Naranjeros de Hermosillo players Category:People from Valley, Alabama Category:Reno Aces players Category:Winston-Salem Dash players --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Matt Foster](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Foster) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Foster?action=history)). 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