Marty Keough

Born: 4/14/1934 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-04-21 | Final Game: 1966-09-16

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Richard Martin Keough

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Biography

Marty Keough, born in 1934, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1966. A versatile position player, Keough appeared in 841 games during his career, primarily serving as an outfielder. He was known for his solid contact skills and speed on the bases, finishing his career with 434 hits, 43 home runs, and 176 RBIs, alongside a batting average of .242. His ability to steal bases was notable, as he successfully swiped 26 bases throughout his time in the league. Keough played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by shifting player dynamics and the increasing integration of the sport. While never a superstar, his contributions to teams such as the Washington Senators, Detroit Tigers, and the California Angels reflected the depth and talent present in the league during the late 1950s and early 1960s. His career, characterized by a reliable skill set and the ability to perform in various roles, solidified his place in baseball history as a dependable player in a competitive landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
841	1796	256	434	71	23	43	176	26	164	318	0.242	0.309	0.379	0.688	-256.7

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .379 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.688 vs. league average 0.706 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
1956	BOS	AL	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	BOS	AL	9	17	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	3	0.059	—	—	—	—	0.0
1958	BOS	AL	68	118	21	26	3	3	1	9	1	7	29	0.220	.257 (-15%)	.324 (-19%)	.394 (-18%)	.719 (-19%)	-435.4
1959	BOS	AL	96	251	40	61	13	5	7	27	3	26	40	0.243	.256 (-5%)	.323 (-1%)	.392 (+7%)	.715 (+3%)	118.4
1960	BOS	AL	38	105	15	26	6	1	1	9	2	8	8	0.248	.255 (-3%)	.323 (-9%)	.387 (-9%)	.711 (-9%)	-187.5
1960	CLE	AL	65	149	19	37	5	0	3	11	2	9	23	0.248	.255 (-3%)	.323 (-9%)	.387 (-12%)	.711 (-11%)	-187.5
1961	WS2	AL	135	390	57	97	18	9	9	34	12	32	60	0.249	.258 (-4%)	.328 (-7%)	.399 (+3%)	.727 (-1%)	-241.7
1962	CIN	NL	111	230	34	64	8	2	7	27	3	21	31	0.278	.257 (+8%)	.326 (+6%)	.393 (+7%)	.719 (+7%)	313.0
1963	CIN	NL	95	172	21	39	8	2	6	21	1	25	37	0.227	.246 (-8%)	.308 (+9%)	.371 (+8%)	.680 (+8%)	318.8
1964	CIN	NL	109	276	29	71	9	1	9	28	1	22	58	0.257	.250 (+3%)	.312 (+1%)	.377 (+5%)	.690 (+3%)	145.2
1965	CIN	NL	62	43	14	5	0	0	0	3	0	3	14	0.116	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	ATL	NL	17	17	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	6	0.059	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	CHC	NL	33	26	3	6	1	0	0	5	1	5	9	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	130	60	614	56	7	53
OF	464	319	762	23	13	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1957	BOS	OF	7	4	16	0	0	0
1958	BOS	1B	2	2	16	0	1	1
1958	BOS	OF	25	18	38	0	1	0
1959	BOS	1B	3	2	17	0	0	1
1959	BOS	OF	69	52	147	5	1	1
1960	BOS	OF	29	24	58	3	0	0
1960	CLE	OF	42	28	67	2	1	0
1961	WS2	1B	10	9	95	6	1	8
1961	WS2	OF	100	86	213	7	5	2
1962	CIN	1B	29	17	148	20	2	11
1962	CIN	OF	71	34	88	2	3	1
1963	CIN	1B	46	25	223	24	2	25
1963	CIN	OF	28	16	27	0	0	0
1964	CIN	1B	4	2	14	1	0	3
1964	CIN	OF	81	56	105	4	1	1
1965	CIN	1B	32	3	74	5	1	4
1965	CIN	OF	4	0	1	0	0	0
1966	ATL	1B	4	0	27	0	0	0
1966	ATL	OF	3	0	0	0	1	0
1966	CHN	OF	5	1	2	0	0	0