Terry Forster

Quick Facts

Full Name	Terry Forster
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 14, 1952(1952-01-14)
Age	72
Birthplace	Sioux Falls
Country	United States
Birth City	South Dakota
Horoscope	Capricorn

Terry Forster Biography

Terry Forster is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on January 14, 1952 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Terry Jay Forster (born January 14 1952) is a former left-handed relief pitcher that played 16 years within the Major Leagues. Forster played for five teams during his career, and he had 127 saves during his stint in the Major Leagues.

In 1977, Forster compiled a 4.43 ERA and was averaging .345 (10 to 29) in Pittsburgh. After the seasonended, Forster was a free agent and eventually signed to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Fully healthy in 1982, he pitched well coming out of the bullpen. On October 3, 1982, in the last regular season game started by Dodgers ace Fernando Valenzuela, Forster yielded a seventh-inning, three-run homer to the San Francisco Giants’ Joe Morgan which proved to be the winning margin in a 5-3 Giants win. The loss by the Dodgers propelled the Atlanta Braves to the 1982 National League West Division title. Forster became a free agent and signed with the Atlanta Braves for the 1983 season. He had an efficient three seasons, compiling an ERA of under 3.00 in each of those seasons.

While with the Braves, he gained notice for his weight problem. The 6’3″ Forster reportedly weighed 270 pounds while with Atlanta. David Letterman gave the left-hander national notoriety in 1985, when he referred to the lefty as a “fat tub of goo” on his Late Night show. Forster later appeared as a guest on Letterman’s show following the comments; he ate a sandwich as he entered the set after Letterman introduced him. He also recorded a novelty song called “Fat Is In”.

In 1976, the new White Sox manager Paul Richards chose to include Forster in the starting lineup. The decision backfired and Forster was able to respond to the challenge with a record of 2-12. After the season, he went on to be transferred together with Gossage with Pittsburgh Pirates. Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Richie Zisk and Silvio Martinez. Forster was later returned to Chuck Tanner, who had played for him during his time with his team, the White Sox.

Terry Forster Net Worth

Terry Forster is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Terry Forster 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Forster was born in California and was a student at Santana High School in Santee, California. A skilled player in high school, Forster was selected as an undrafted second-round choice with the Chicago White Sox in the 1970 MLB Amateur Draft.

Forster quickly made his way to the major leagues He was on the White Sox’s first day roster in the year 1971 after playing only 10 games played at single-A playing in minor leagues. Forster posted an impressive 3.99 ERA and hit .400 (2 for 5) at the age of 19. Forster was Chicago’s best reliever in the year 1972, and saved 29 games, which was 2nd among the American League that season. After dividing his time with the bullpen, and starting rotation in 1973 Forster returned back to his bullpen position in the year 1974. He was the top pitcher in his team in the American League in saves with 24. Then, he missed the majority of the year due to an injury to his arm, which permitted his teammate Rich Gossage to become the league’s leader in saves during the season.

He recorded a 1.93 ERA while saving 22 games for Los Angeles in 1978. He appeared in the World Series for the Dodgers, as they lost to the New York Yankees. After the Series, he had bone chips removed from his elbow and his next three seasons were shortened by injuries. He was healthy for the Dodgers’ postseason run in 1981, which culminated in him winning a World Series ring after the Dodgers defeated the Yankees in the 1981 World Series.

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Facts & Trivia

Terry Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Terry Forster celebrates birthday on January 14 of every year.