Joe Keener

Born: 4/21/1953 in San Pedro, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-09-18 | Final Game: 1976-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Joseph Donald Keener

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Biography

Joe Keener, born in 1953, was a position player whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from September 18, 1976, to September 28, 1976. Despite his limited playing time, participating in just 2 games during his tenure, Keener's journey to the big leagues is a testament to the dedication and effort required to reach the highest level of the sport. Keener's performance at the major league level saw him struggle offensively, finishing with a batting average of 0.0, and he recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in during his time with the team. While he did not make a significant statistical impact, players like Keener often represent the countless individuals who aspire to play at the professional level, showcasing the competitive nature of baseball in the mid-1970s. His career, albeit short, places him in the annals of baseball history, reminding fans of the many players who have contributed to the game in various capacities, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	2	2	0	0	0	4.3	7	5	0	8	1	10.38	0

Career ERA 10.38 vs. league average 3.51 across their career seasons — 195.5% 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
1976	WSN	NL	0	1	2	2	0	0	0	4.3	7	5	8	1	10.38	—	-

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	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.681 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
1976	WSN	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	2	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1976	MON	P	2	2	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Antelope Valley College	Lancaster	CA	1972, 1973