Jim Keenan, baseball player, 1875-1891

Jim Keenan

Born: 2/10/1856 in New Haven, CT, USA

Died: 9/21/1926 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1875-05-17 | Final Game: 1891-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 186 lbs

Full name: James W. Keenan

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Biography

Jim Keenan was a professional baseball player born in 1856 who made significant contributions to the sport during the late 19th century. He played from 1875 until his retirement on October 3, 1891, participating in a total of 527 games. Known for his versatility on the field, Keenan served primarily as a position player, where he showcased a blend of speed and power. Over the course of his career, he amassed 451 hits, including 22 home runs and 208 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .24. His 41 stolen bases reflect his aggressive base-running style, a hallmark of the era as players began to explore more dynamic techniques of advancing on the base paths. Keenan's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from its early roots into a more organized and competitive endeavor. His contributions came at a time when the game was becoming increasingly popular, and he played alongside some of the greats of the time. Despite the challenges of the era, including the lack of advanced training and equipment, Keenan's performance left a lasting mark. His legacy is remembered as part of baseball's rich tapestry, showcasing the passion and tenacity that characterized the players of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 1 4 0 0 0 0 19.0 17 5 0 4 2 2.37 0

Career ERA 2.37 vs. league average 3.17 across their career seasons — 25.2% 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
1884 IN2 AA 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.0 2 1 0 0 3.00 — 0.0
1885 CN2 AA 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 8.0 7 1 1 0 1.12 — 0.0
1886 CN2 AA 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 8.0 8 3 3 2 3.38 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
527 1881 254 451 60 36 22 208 41 177 179 0.240 0.312 0.345 0.657 680.5

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.657 vs. league average 0.647 across their career seasons — near 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
1875 NH1 5 13 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1880 BFN NL 2 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1882 PT1 AA 24 91 9 19 6 0 1 0 0 1 0 0.209 .248 (-16%) .275 (-21%) .329 (-7%) .605 (-13%) -185.2
1884 IN2 AA 68 249 36 73 14 4 3 0 0 16 0 0.293 .243 (+21%) .278 (+23%) .327 (+28%) .606 (+26%) 1009.3
1885 CN2 AA 36 132 16 35 2 2 1 15 0 8 0 0.265 .244 (+9%) .287 (+7%) .325 (+3%) .613 (+4%) 97.1
1886 CN2 AA 44 148 31 40 4 3 3 24 0 18 0 0.270 .246 (+10%) .302 (+18%) .331 (+20%) .634 (+19%) 491.4
1887 CN2 AA 47 174 19 44 4 1 0 17 7 11 17 0.253 .270 (-7%) .331 (-9%) .373 (-23%) .705 (-17%) -472.6
1888 CN2 AA 85 313 38 73 9 8 1 40 9 22 51 0.233 .238 (-2%) .290 (+1%) .319 (+1%) .610 (+1%) 52.1
1889 CN2 AA 87 300 52 86 10 11 6 60 18 48 35 0.287 .263 (+9%) .334 (+18%) .357 (+27%) .691 (+23%) 1345.8
1890 CIN NL 54 202 21 28 4 2 3 19 5 19 36 0.139 .260 (-47%) .336 (-36%) .351 (-37%) .687 (-36%) -1292.6
1891 CIN NL 75 252 30 51 7 5 4 33 2 33 39 0.202 .254 (-20%) .331 (-9%) .343 (-8%) .675 (-8%) -364.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 105 0 1032 44 25 51
3B 10 0 13 8 14 1
C 406 0 2103 545 187 45
OF 13 0 9 2 3 1
P 4 0 1 3 0 0
SS 2 0 0 5 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1875 NH1 3B 2 0 2 0 9 0
1875 NH1 C 3 0 6 2 2 0
1875 NH1 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1880 BFN C 2 0 11 7 1 0
1882 PT1 C 22 0 142 21 17 3
1882 PT1 OF 2 0 2 0 0 0
1882 PT1 SS 1 0 0 1 2 0
1884 IN2 1B 6 0 62 4 2 1
1884 IN2 C 59 0 399 71 39 5
1884 IN2 OF 2 0 1 1 2 0
1884 IN2 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1884 IN2 SS 1 0 0 4 2 0
1885 CN2 1B 4 0 26 0 3 1
1885 CN2 C 33 0 164 37 16 1
1885 CN2 P 1 0 1 1 0 0
1886 CN2 1B 4 0 38 1 1 2
1886 CN2 3B 5 0 6 5 2 1
1886 CN2 C 30 0 170 45 20 2
1886 CN2 OF 7 0 6 1 1 1
1886 CN2 P 2 0 0 2 0 0
1887 CN2 1B 11 0 91 1 1 7
1887 CN2 C 38 0 161 67 16 8
1888 CN2 1B 16 0 150 6 1 6
1888 CN2 C 69 0 356 114 27 7
1889 CN2 1B 21 0 183 7 4 14
1889 CN2 3B 1 0 1 1 2 0
1889 CN2 C 66 0 319 91 16 11
1890 CIN 1B 2 0 26 1 0 1
1890 CIN 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1890 CIN C 50 0 244 63 16 5
1890 CIN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1891 CIN 1B 41 0 456 24 13 19
1891 CIN 3B 1 0 3 2 1 0
1891 CIN C 34 0 131 27 17 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 4
Catcher 406
First Base 105
Third Base 10
Shortstop 2
Left Field 1
Center Field 1
Right Field 11