Alan Foster scouting report

Date1965

DescriptionProfessional scouting report on pitcher Alan Foster of the Santa Barbara Dodgers in the California League written by Eddie Bockman for the Philadelphia Phillies. Report includes a physical description, a one word description on his pitching abilities, and a summation on his strong points. Also states that he was supposedly sent home on August 20th with a sore arm but scout believes the Dodgers sent him home to keep him out of sight so no other team would see him.

Object numberBL-2012-00178-0611

Scout Bockman, Eddie, 1920-2011

Subject Foster, Alan, 1946-

Subject Philadelphia Phillies (Baseball team)

Subject California League (Baseball league)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationsmanuscripts (documents)

Collection NumberBA MSS 156 Scouting Reports

Dimensions8.5 x 11 in.

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