1978 Topps #229 Leo Foster
About Leo Foster
In 1977 Foster appeared in 36 games for the Mets, mostly at second base (20 games) with eight more at shortstop. He hit .227 on 17 hits in 75 at-bats. His last major league game came on October 2, 1977. His 1978 Topps card, #229, again lists him with the Mets.
Leo Foster was a right-handed infielder who played 144 major league games between 1971 and 1977 for the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets, mostly at shortstop, second base and third base. His debut came on July 9, 1971, at Three Rivers Stadium against Pittsburgh. He made an error on the first ball hit to him at shortstop, flied out in the third inning, grounded into a double play in the fifth and into a triple play in the seventh. He appeared in three games for Atlanta in 1973 and played 72 in 1974. His time with the Mets came in 1976 and 1977. He finished with 52 hits and a .198 average in 262 at-bats. He hit 2 home runs and drove in 26 runs.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 138 | 30 | 79 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SGC | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Data as of 2026-10-19. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1978 Topps #229 card?
It is card #229 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Leo Foster of the New York Mets.
How many cards are in the 1978 Topps Baseball set?
726 cards, numbered 1 through 726 with none skipped and issued as a single series, and 728 collectible states: #23 Bump Wills comes with or without a black circle, and #374 Jose Morales with or without black stitching over the red laces, so the master set counts both states of each.
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