Mitch Keller, baseball player, 2019

Mitch Keller

Active Player

Born: 4/4/1996 in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 2019-05-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Mitch Thomas Keller

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Biography

Mitch Keller, born in 1996, is an active pitcher in Major League Baseball, currently showcasing his talents with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Since making his debut on May 27, 2019, Keller has established himself as a key component of the Pirates' pitching rotation. Known for his powerful arm and competitive spirit, he has accumulated a career record of 36-50 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.59, along with 687 strikeouts. Despite facing challenges on the mound, Keller's resilience and work ethic have earned him recognition, including an All-Star selection during his career. Keller's playing style is characterized by a mix of strong fastballs and sharp breaking pitches, allowing him to effectively challenge hitters. Competing in a modern era where pitching depth is crucial, he plays a vital role in the Pirates' efforts to develop a competitive team. As he continues to refine his skills and make an impact in the league, Keller remains a player to watch, embodying the dedication and talent that define today's game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
44 66 170 168 2 1 0 907.0 937 449 104 308 856 4.46 0

Career ERA 4.46 vs. league average 4.22 across their career seasons — 5.6% 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
2019 PIT NL 1 5 11 11 0 0 0 48.0 72 38 16 65 7.12 4.51 (-58%) 1589.7
2020 PIT NL 1 1 5 5 0 0 0 21.7 9 7 18 16 2.91 4.45 (+35%) -1247.0
2021 PIT NL 5 11 23 23 0 0 0 100.7 131 69 49 92 6.17 4.27 (-45%) -94.9
2022 PIT NL 5 12 31 29 0 0 0 159.0 162 69 60 138 3.91 3.97 (+2%) 363.7
2023 PIT NL 13 9 32 32 1 1 0 194.3 187 91 55 210 4.21 4.33 (+3%) 2684.0
2024 PIT NL 11 12 31 31 1 0 0 178.0 182 84 50 166 4.25 4.08 (-4%) 6.9
2025 PIT NL 6 15 32 32 0 0 0 176.3 171 82 51 150 4.19 4.14 (-1%) 633.5
2026 PIT NL 2 1 5 5 0 0 0 29.0 23 9 9 19 2.79 3.82 (+27%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
166 38 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 17 0.079 0.125 0.079 0.204 0.0

Career AVG .079 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 67.9% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 60.5% below league average.

Career SLG .079 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 80.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.204 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 71.9% 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
2019 PIT NL 11 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2020 PIT NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 PIT NL 24 28 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 14 0.107 — — — — 0.0
2022 PIT NL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 PIT NL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 PIT NL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2025 PIT NL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 165 163 65 80 3 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2019 PIT P 11 11 3 1 1 0
2020 PIT P 5 5 3 4 0 0
2021 PIT P 23 23 4 10 0 1
2022 PIT P 31 29 10 15 1 2
2023 PIT P 32 32 18 21 1 4
2024 PIT P 31 31 10 21 0 3
2025 PIT P 32 32 17 8 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 165

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2023 Player of the Week Week of 2023-05-13