Keith Ginter

Born: 5/5/1976 in Norwalk, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-09-20 | Final Game: 2005-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Keith Michael Ginter

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Biography

Keith Ginter was a professional baseball player born in 1976, whose career spanned from 2000 to 2005. He played primarily as a position player, participating in 325 games throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. Ginter was known for his versatility on the field, showcasing the ability to adapt to various infield positions. Over his career, he accumulated 236 hits, 38 home runs, and 140 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .243. His contributions also included 9 stolen bases, highlighting his speed and ability to impact the game both offensively and defensively. Ginter's playing years coincided with a dynamic era in baseball characterized by an offensive explosion and evolving player roles. While he may not have achieved the superstardom of some contemporaries, Ginter's steady presence and ability to contribute in multiple facets of the game made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. His career, while relatively brief, reflected the competitive spirit of the early 2000s in Major League Baseball, where players like him carved out their niche amidst the high-profile stars of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
325	971	120	236	52	4	38	140	9	105	230	0.243	0.329	0.422	0.751	-41.0

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .422 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.751 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — near 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
2000	HOU	NL	5	8	3	2	0	0	1	3	0	1	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	HOU	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2002	HOU	NL	7	5	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
2002	MIL	NL	21	76	6	18	8	0	1	8	0	15	14	0.237	.261 (-9%)	.331 (+9%)	.416 (-8%)	.747 (avg)	0.0
2003	MIL	NL	127	358	51	92	15	2	14	44	1	37	87	0.257	.264 (-3%)	.332 (+6%)	.422 (+1%)	.754 (+3%)	356.2
2004	MIL	NL	113	386	47	101	23	2	19	60	8	37	100	0.262	.266 (-2%)	.335 (-1%)	.427 (+12%)	.762 (+6%)	440.8
2005	OAK	AL	51	137	12	22	5	0	3	25	0	13	25	0.161	.264 (-39%)	.330 (-29%)	.418 (-37%)	.749 (-34%)	-867.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	134	127	247	329	11	73
3B	124	100	80	177	15	20
OF	6	4	6	0	0	0
SS	3	1	6	4	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2000	HOU	2B	2	2	4	5	0	2
2002	HOU	3B	4	1	3	4	1	1
2002	HOU	SS	1	0	2	1	0	0
2002	MIL	3B	21	21	18	31	2	3
2003	MIL	2B	53	49	103	128	2	35
2003	MIL	3B	40	32	19	51	6	6
2003	MIL	OF	2	2	1	0	0	0
2003	MIL	SS	2	1	4	3	0	1
2004	MIL	2B	54	52	91	127	6	19
2004	MIL	3B	47	41	28	80	3	10
2004	MIL	OF	2	2	5	0	0	0
2005	OAK	2B	25	24	49	69	3	17
2005	OAK	3B	12	5	12	11	3	0
2005	OAK	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0