Keith Comstock, baseball player, 1984-1991

Keith Comstock

Born: 12/23/1955 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-04-03 | Final Game: 1991-08-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: Keith Martin Comstock

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Biography

Keith Comstock was a professional baseball pitcher, born in 1955, who enjoyed a career in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1991. Over his tenure in the league, Comstock played for several teams, most notably the San Diego Padres and the Seattle Mariners. He was recognized for his versatility on the mound, contributing both as a starter and a reliever. His playing style was characterized by a solid command of his pitches, which allowed him to accumulate a career record of 10-7, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.06, and a total of 142 strikeouts throughout his time in the majors. Comstock's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, marked by a shift in offensive strategies and the emergence of power hitters. Despite the challenges posed by this offensive environment, he managed to carve out a niche for himself, earning three saves and demonstrating the ability to perform under pressure. While he might not have been a household name, Comstock's contributions to the teams he played for and his perseverance in the game reflect the tenacity of many players who made their mark in the late 20th century. His journey through the league remains a testament to the hard work and dedication required to succeed at the highest levels of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 7 144 0 0 0 3 153.0 134 69 14 75 142 4.06 0

Career ERA 4.06 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1984 MIN AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 6.3 6 6 4 2 8.53 — 0.0
1987 SFG NL 2 0 15 0 0 0 1 20.7 19 7 10 21 3.05 4.29 (+29%) -
1987 SDP NL 0 1 26 0 0 0 0 36.0 33 22 21 38 5.50 4.29 (-28%) -
1988 SDP NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 8.0 8 6 3 9 6.75 — -
1989 SEA AL 1 2 31 0 0 0 0 25.7 26 8 10 22 2.81 3.71 (+24%) 309.6
1990 SEA AL 7 4 60 0 0 0 2 56.0 40 18 26 50 2.89 3.86 (+25%) 732.5
1991 SEA AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 2 2 1 0 54.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
144 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1984 MIN AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 SFG NL 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1987 SDP NL 26 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 SDP NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 SEA AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 SEA AL 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 SEA AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 144 0 6 22 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 MIN P 4 0 1 2 0 0
1987 SFN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1987 SFN P 15 0 2 3 0 1
1987 SDN P 26 0 0 1 0 0
1988 SDN P 7 0 1 1 0 0
1989 SEA P 31 0 0 4 1 0
1990 SEA P 60 0 2 11 1 0
1991 SEA P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 144
Right Field 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 SEA AL $114,000
1989 SEA AL $80,000
1987 SFN NL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $256,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Canada College Redwood City CA 1975, 1976