Bob Keely

Born: 8/22/1909 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 5/20/2001 in Sarasota, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-07-25 | Final Game: 1945-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Robert William Keely

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Biography

Bob Keely, born in 1909, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the mid-1940s. His career spanned from July 25, 1944, to September 29, 1945, during a time when many athletes were serving in World War II, which created unique opportunities for players to enter the league. As a position player, Keely appeared in a total of 2 games but unfortunately did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0. While Keely's playing time in the majors was limited, his presence on a big league roster during this challenging era of American history highlights the resilience of baseball as a sport. The mid-1940s were marked by significant shifts, including the integration of African American players into the league and the impact of the war on the player pool. Though he did not achieve statistical success on the field, Keely's story is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the fabric of baseball, even if for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1944	STL	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	STL	NL	1	1	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
C	2	0	2	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1944	SLN	C	1	0	1	0	0	0
1945	SLN	C	1	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	2