Robert Foster vs. Matt LaPorta — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Robert Foster and Matt LaPorta are closely matched on the surface stats. Matt LaPorta posted stronger numbers in slugging (.393 vs .357) and batting average (.238 vs .214). Robert Foster had the advantage in OPS (.710 vs .696). By the career numbers, Matt LaPorta had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.