Burt Keeley

Born: 11/2/1879 in Wilmington, IL, USA

Died: 5/4/1952 in Winton, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-04-18 | Final Game: 1909-05-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Burton Elwood Keeley

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Biography

Burt Keeley, born in 1879, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1908 to 1909. He played during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. Keeley made his mark with a career record of 6-11 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.32, showcasing his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters. Throughout his brief tenure in Major League Baseball, he recorded 68 strikeouts and achieved one save, reflecting his capability as a reliable reliever as well as a starter. Despite the limited duration of his career, Keeley contributed to the game during a period characterized by intense competition and the gradual introduction of more offensive strategies. His performance on the mound highlighted his skill set, particularly his ability to control the game and prevent runs, which was highly valued in the early 20th century. Although his time in the spotlight was fleeting, Keeley remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who shaped the game's early narrative.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	11	30	15	12	1	1	176.0	185	65	3	49	68	3.32	0

Career ERA 3.32 vs. league average 2.47 across their career seasons — 34.4% 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
1908	WSN	AL	6	11	28	15	12	1	1	169.0	173	56	48	68	2.98	2.40 (-24%)	-
1909	WSN	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	7.0	12	9	1	0	11.57	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
33	51	3	6	0	0	0	0	1	2	20	0.118	0.151	0.118	0.269	-426.7

Career AVG .118 vs. league average .242 across their career seasons — 51.5% below league average.

Career OBP .151 vs. league average .302 across their career seasons — 50.1% below league average.

Career SLG .118 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 62.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.269 vs. league average 0.612 across their career seasons — 56.1% 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
1908	WSN	AL	31	49	3	5	0	0	0	0	1	2	20	0.102	—	—	—	—	-426.7
1909	WSN	AL	2	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	30	15	6	71	10	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1908	WS1	P	28	15	6	64	10	2
1909	WS1	P	2	0	0	7	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	30

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Notre Dame	South Bend	IN	1899, 1900