Greg Keagle, baseball player, 1996-1998

Greg Keagle

Born: 6/28/1971 in Corning, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-04-01 | Final Game: 1998-05-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Gregory Charles Keagle

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Biography

Greg Keagle was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a career that spanned from 1996 to 1998. Born in 1971, Keagle played in an era characterized by high-scoring games and a focus on offensive prowess, which placed unique demands on pitchers. Over his brief career, he compiled a record of 6 wins and 16 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.76. Despite facing challenges on the mound, he showcased his potential by striking out 128 batters during his time in the league. Keagle's role as a pitcher, although not adorned with accolades such as saves—having recorded zero during his career—reflected the struggles many pitchers encountered in adapting to the offensive landscape of the late 1990s. His journey through MLB, while not lengthy, exemplified the perseverance required to compete at the highest level and the fierce competition that defined the era. As a player, Keagle contributed to the teams he was part of, leaving a lasting impression on those who witnessed his performances on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 16 46 23 0 0 0 171.7 208 129 27 106 128 6.76 0

Career ERA 6.76 vs. league average 4.48 across their career seasons — 51.1% worse than 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
1996 DET AL 3 6 26 6 0 0 0 87.7 104 72 68 70 7.39 4.61 (-60%) -3405.8
1997 DET AL 3 5 11 10 0 0 0 45.3 58 33 18 33 6.55 4.39 (-49%) -1563.5
1998 DET AL 0 5 9 7 0 0 0 38.7 46 24 20 25 5.59 4.43 (-26%) -933.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
46 1 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 .268 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.759 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
1996 DET AL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 DET AL 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 DET AL 9 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
P 46 23 14 16 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 DET P 26 6 7 8 0 1
1997 DET P 11 10 4 3 0 0
1998 DET P 9 7 3 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 46

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 DET AL $200,000
1997 DET AL $170,000
1996 DET AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $479,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Florida International University Miami FL 1993
Monroe Community College Rochester NY 1991, 1992