Keith Charles Foulke was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball.
He began his career in the San Francisco Giants’ minor-league system. Foulke made his MLB debut for the San Francisco Giants on May 21, 1997.
Foulke played for the San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Boston Red Sox, and Oakland Athletics. Foulke’s career with the Oakland Athletics came to an end in 2008.
In the Major League Baseball, some of Foulke’s most notable statistics included a win-loss record (pitching) of 41-37, an earned run average of 3.33, and a strikeouts total of 718.
Keith Foulke’s career highlights include playing in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, winning the World Series, receiving the AL Rolaids Relief Man Award, and being named to the list of Major League Baseball annual saves leaders.
In 1999, Foulke established himself as one of the league’s best relief pitchers, posting a 2.22 ERA in 105.1 innings of work over 67 games, but he was still mostly used as a set-up man.
Additionally, his outstanding season earned him a nomination for the 1999 American League Cy Young Award.
