Bobby Keefe

Born: 6/16/1882 in Folsom, CA, USA

Died: 12/6/1964 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-04-15 | Final Game: 1912-07-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Robert Francis Keefe

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Biography

Bobby Keefe, born in 1882, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1907 until his last appearance on July 26, 1912. Known for his competitive spirit and strategic pitching style, Keefe played during a transitional period in baseball, where the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more offense-driven game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 16 wins and 21 losses, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.14. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 154 strikeouts alongside 8 saves, showcasing his versatility on the mound. Keefe's contributions to the game were significant given the era in which he played, as pitchers were increasingly challenged by more aggressive batting styles. While his overall win-loss record may not have reflected dominance, his ERA indicates that he was a capable pitcher who often kept opposing teams in check. After retiring from professional baseball, Keefe remained a part of the sport's rich history, remembered for his role during a pivotal time in baseball's development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
16	21	75	35	15	0	8	360.7	334	126	8	129	154	3.14	0

Career ERA 3.14 vs. league average 3.09 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1907	NYY	AL	3	5	19	3	0	3	57.7	60	16	20	20	2.50	2.50 (avg)	-
1911	CIN	NL	12	13	39	26	15	3	234.3	196	70	76	105	2.69	3.37 (+20%)	425.8
1912	CIN	NL	1	3	17	6	0	2	68.7	78	40	33	29	5.24	3.36 (-56%)	-484.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
75	107	11	10	2	1	0	10	0	11	42	0.093	0.178	0.131	0.309	-637.7

Career AVG .093 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 64.1% below league average.

Career OBP .178 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 45.4% below league average.

Career SLG .131 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 61.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.309 vs. league average 0.668 across their career seasons — 53.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1907	NYY	AL	19	19	2	1	1	0	3	1	6	0.053	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	CIN	NL	39	70	6	6	1	1	6	9	29	0.086	.266 (-68%)	.336 (-44%)	.356 (-64%)	.693 (-54%)	-637.7
1912	CIN	NL	17	18	3	3	0	0	1	1	7	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0