Former Cubs Pitcher Kevin Foster Dies at 39 of Renal Cell Carcinoma
Posted on October 14, 2008
Kevin Foster has died of renal cell carcinoma at the age of 39. Kevin Foster was drafted as an infielder by the Montreal Expos before becoming a pitcher for seven years in the major leagues. Read more about Kevin Foster’s death below.
Kevin Foster died in an Oklahoma City hospital Saturday after a six-month battle with renal cell carcinoma, his brother Mark Foster said.
“He loved baseball, he loved people and people loved him,” Mark Foster said. “He was a happy person who got along with everybody, and we will miss him.”
Foster was selected by the Expos in the 29th round of the 1987 amateur draft. Then Foster changed to pitching three years later. He was traded to Seattle and then Philadelphia, where he made his first major league appearance in 1993.
Kevin Foster spent five seasons with the Chicago Cubs after being acquired from the Phillies for Shawn Boskie in 1994, going 32-28 from 1994-98. Foster’s best season with the Cubs came in 1995, when he was 12-11 with a 4.51 ERA.
“He was very popular with his teammates, the organization and fans, and he will be tremendously missed,” the Cubs said in a statement.
Foster had battled arm injuries after 1997 and made a brief comeback with Texas in 2001. He finished with a career record of 32-30.
Kevin Foster was raised in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, was working as a truck driver at the time of his death.
Kevin Foster is survived by his four sons and three sisters. Foster was divorced and engaged to be married. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
Our condolences to Kevin Foster’s family and friends.
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