Frank Keffer

Born: 7/1/1861 in Lancaster, PA, USA

Died: 4/17/1923 in Harrisburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-19 | Final Game: 1890-05-03

Full name: Charles Franklin Keffer

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Biography

Frank Keffer, born in 1861, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief period in the early 1890s. He made his Major League debut on April 19, 1890, and played until May 3, 1890. During his short tenure in the league, Keffer recorded a win-loss record of 1-1, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.62. He tallied a total of 4 strikeouts, showcasing his ability on the mound despite the challenges of competing in the nascent stages of professional baseball. Keffer's playing career unfolded during a time when baseball was transitioning into a more organized and commercialized sport, setting the stage for what would become America's pastime. Although his statistics may not reflect a long-lasting impact, his role as a pitcher contributed to the competitive landscape of the era. The 1890s were marked by the emergence of various pitching styles and strategies, and players like Keffer were part of that evolving narrative in baseball history. Despite his limited time in the spotlight, Frank Keffer remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball, representing the dedication and spirit of those who played the game in its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	2	1	1	0	0	16.0	15	10	0	9	4	5.62	0

Career ERA 5.62 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 44.9% 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
1890	SR2	AA	1	1	2	1	1	0	0	16.0	15	10	9	4	5.62	3.88 (-45%)	-88.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 45.1% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 57.6% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 59.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 58.5% 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
1890	SR2	AA	2	7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	1	5	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	SR2	P	2	0	1	5	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2