Ed Keas

Born: 1/2/1863 in Dubuque, IA, USA

Died: 1/12/1940 in Dubuque, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-08-25 | Final Game: 1888-10-16

Full name: Edward James Keas

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Biography

Ed Keas was a professional baseball pitcher known for his brief but impactful career in the late 19th century. Born in 1863, Keas played in the Major Leagues during a time when the game was evolving from the tumultuous days of the deadball era. His career spanned from August 25, 1888, to October 16, 1888, during which he showcased his talents on the mound for a short period. Keas finished his career with a record of 3-3 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.29, reflecting his effectiveness as a pitcher during his time. He struck out 18 batters, demonstrating his ability to overpower opposing hitters despite the limited opportunities he had to leave a lasting mark in the league. Although he recorded no saves, his contributions in games were significant for his team's performances during his tenure. Ed Keas remains a notable figure in baseball history, representing the skilled pitchers of the era who laid the groundwork for future generations of players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	3	6	6	6	0	0	51.0	53	13	1	12	18	2.29	0

Career ERA 2.29 vs. league average 2.95 across their career seasons — 22.1% better 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
1888	CL3	AA	3	3	6	6	6	0	0	51.0	53	13	12	18	2.29	2.95 (+22%)	62.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	23	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.087	0.125	0.087	0.212	0.0

Career AVG .087 vs. league average .239 across their career seasons — 63.6% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .291 across their career seasons — 57.0% below league average.

Career SLG .087 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 72.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.212 vs. league average 0.611 across their career seasons — 65.3% 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
1888	CL3	AA	6	23	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.087	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	0	5	13	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1888	CL3	P	6	0	5	13	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6