Walter Keating, baseball player, 1913-1926

Walter Keating

Born: 8/8/1891 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 7/13/1959 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-09-26 | Final Game: 1926-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Walter Francis Keating

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Biography

Walter Keating was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century, playing primarily as a position player. Born in 1891, Keating's career spanned from 1913 to 1926, a period that witnessed significant transformations in the sport, including the transition from the deadball era to the lively ball era. He appeared in 30 games during his career, achieving a total of 4 hits and finishing with a batting average of .089. While his offensive contributions were modest, he demonstrated speed on the basepaths, recording 1 stolen base. Although Keating's time in Major League Baseball was brief and his statistics may not reflect a standout career, he was part of an era that laid the groundwork for future generations of players. His journey through the early years of the league serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if they did not achieve widespread fame or lasting statistical legacies.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
30 45 4 4 1 1 0 0 1 6 13 0.089 0.196 0.156 0.352 0.0

Career AVG .089 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 65.9% below league average.

Career OBP .196 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 40.2% below league average.

Career SLG .156 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 55.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.352 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — 48.2% 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
1913 CHC NL 2 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1914 CHC NL 20 30 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 6 9 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1915 CHC NL 4 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1926 PHI NL 4 2 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
2B 2 0 1 1 0 0
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 20 0 25 31 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 CHN SS 2 0 6 1 0 0
1914 CHN SS 14 0 15 24 2 2
1915 CHN SS 2 0 4 5 3 0
1926 PHI 2B 2 0 1 1 0 0
1926 PHI 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1926 PHI SS 2 0 0 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Third Base 2
Shortstop 20