Bob Keating

Born: 9/22/1862 in Springfield, MA, USA

Died: 1/19/1922 in Springfield, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-08-27 | Final Game: 1887-08-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Robert M. Keating

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Biography

Bob Keating was a professional baseball player born in 1862, who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. He played as a position player and participated in a single game on August 27, 1887. Despite the limited nature of his career, Keating recorded one hit in his only appearance, finishing with a batting average of 0.25. His time in the league coincided with a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the early days of the sport to the more organized structure that would define the modern game. Though his career statistics reflect a fleeting presence in Major League Baseball, Keating's singular game remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. The late 1800s were marked by the emergence of new playing styles and strategies, and players like Keating contributed to the foundation of the sport as it evolved. While he may not be remembered as a star, his participation in the league underscores the myriad stories of players who shaped the early years of baseball, highlighting the diverse backgrounds and experiences that have always been a hallmark of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	16	11	0	6	0	11.00	0

Career ERA 11.00 vs. league average 4.17 across their career seasons — 163.6% 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
1887	BL2	AA	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	16	11	6	0	11.00	4.17 (-164%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 33.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 29.1% 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
1887	BL2	AA	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1887	BL2	P	1	0	0	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1