Jack Keenan

Born: 1/1/1869 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 12/21/1909 in Covington, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-08-11 | Final Game: 1891-08-11

Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: John M. Keenan

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Biography

Jack Keenan, born in 1869, made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief but notable career that spanned a single day on August 11, 1891. As a position player, he appeared in just one game, yet he managed to leave a lasting impression with his performance. In that game, Keenan recorded 2 hits out of 4 at-bats, culminating in a batting average of 0.5, and he contributed 1 run batted in (RBI) to his team's efforts. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 1 base during his fleeting moment in the spotlight. Keenan's career unfolded during a time when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning away from the deadball era toward a more offensive approach. While his time in the majors was limited, his brief appearance serves as a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, often going unnoticed. Despite playing only one game, Jack Keenan's legacy endures as part of the early development of the sport in America.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	1	1	0	0	8.0	6	0	0	4	5	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.52 across their career seasons — 100.0% better 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
1891	CN3	AA	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	8.0	6	0	4	5	0.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	1	2	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +96.8% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +50.8% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +45.6% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — +48.1% above 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
1891	CN3	AA	1	4	1	2	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1891	CN3	P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1