Jimmie Keenan

Born: 5/25/1899 in Avon, NY, USA

Died: 6/5/1980 in Seminole, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-09-09 | Final Game: 1921-07-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: James William Keenan

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Biography

Jimmie Keenan was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1899, who played in the early 1920s. His career spanned from 1920 until his final appearance on July 4, 1921. During this brief tenure in Major League Baseball, he compiled a record of 1-2 with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.37. Keenan was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, contributing a total of 9 strikeouts throughout his career. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a pitcher during this era was vital, as teams relied heavily on their pitchers to navigate the challenges of the post-Deadball Era, which saw a gradual shift towards a more offensive style of play. Keenan's time in the league was marked by a transition period in baseball, as teams began to adapt to new strategies and player roles. While his career statistics might not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, his participation at the Major League level exemplified the opportunities available to players during the evolving landscape of early 20th-century baseball. After his departure from the game, Jimmie Keenan's contributions remained a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reminding fans of the sport's diverse and evolving nature.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	16	2	0	0	0	35.3	51	25	3	16	9	6.37	0

Career ERA 6.37 vs. league average 3.74 across their career seasons — 70.2% 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
1920	PHI	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	3	1	1	2	3.00	—	0.0
1921	PHI	NL	1	2	15	2	0	0	0	32.3	48	24	15	7	6.68	4.02 (-66%)	-1142.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.718 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
1920	PHI	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	PHI	NL	15	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	16	0	0	7	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	PHI	P	1	0	0	1	0	0
1921	PHI	P	15	0	0	6	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	16