John Keefe

Born: 7/16/1867 in Fitchburg, MA, USA

Died: 8/10/1937 in Fitchburg, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-28 | Final Game: 1890-10-11

Throws: L

Full name: John Thomas Keefe

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Biography

John Keefe, born in 1867, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from April 28, 1890, to October 11, 1890. During this brief but notable tenure in Major League Baseball, he played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Keefe's pitching record concluded with 17 wins and 24 losses, showcasing the challenges faced by pitchers of his time. He finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.32 and recorded a total of 120 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to compete against some of the era's most formidable hitters. Despite not achieving a long career or accumulating a high number of saves, Keefe's contributions to the game during the early 1890s were significant in the context of baseball's evolving strategies and styles. His experiences on the mound provided insights into the developing art of pitching, and he remains a part of baseball history as a player who navigated a pivotal time in the sport's evolution.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
17	24	43	41	36	2	0	352.3	355	169	9	148	120	4.32	0

Career ERA 4.32 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 11.2% 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
1890	SR2	AA	17	24	43	41	36	2	0	352.3	355	169	148	120	4.32	3.88 (-11%)	-1495.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
43	157	10	30	0	0	0	5	0	3	0	0.191	0.211	0.191	0.402	-1100.6

Career AVG .191 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 37.3% below league average.

Career SLG .191 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 45.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.402 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 41.5% 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
1890	SR2	AA	43	157	10	30	0	0	0	5	0	3	0	0.191	.260 (-27%)	.336 (-37%)	.351 (-46%)	.687 (-42%)	-1100.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	43	0	14	71	4	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	SR2	P	43	0	14	71	4	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	43

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
College of the Holy Cross	Worcester	MA	1889