Matt Keough, baseball player, 1977-1986

Matt Keough

Born: 7/3/1955 in Pomona, CA, USA

Died: 5/1/2020 in Trabuca Canyon, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-03 | Final Game: 1986-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Matthew Lon Keough

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Biography

Matt Keough, born in 1955, was a professional baseball pitcher who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 1977 until his retirement in 1986. Over the course of his career, Keough played for several teams, demonstrating a competitive spirit and a commitment to his craft. He concluded his tenure with a win-loss record of 58-84 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.17, while notching 590 strikeouts. Notably, he was selected as an All-Star during his career, highlighting his talent and recognition among peers during a time when the game was evolving towards a more offense-driven style. Keough's career spanned a dynamic era in baseball, transitioning through the late 1970s and into the mid-1980s, a period characterized by shifts in pitching strategies and player development. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a pitcher was pivotal in various rotations, where he often showcased his ability to manage games effectively. His legacy remains that of a dedicated athlete who contributed to the teams he played for, leaving an imprint in baseball history as a reliable left-handed pitcher during a transformative time in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
58 84 215 175 53 7 0 1190.0 1190 552 132 510 590 4.17 0

Career ERA 4.17 vs. league average 3.87 across their career seasons — 7.9% 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
1977 OAK AL 1 3 7 6 0 0 0 42.7 39 23 22 23 4.85 4.00 (-21%) -535.1
1978 OAK AL 8 15 32 32 6 0 0 197.3 178 71 85 108 3.24 3.69 (+12%) 1287.4
1979 OAK AL 2 17 30 28 7 1 0 176.7 220 99 78 95 5.04 4.00 (-26%) -1934.3
1980 OAK AL 16 13 34 32 20 2 0 250.0 218 81 94 121 2.92 3.84 (+24%) -2487.7
1981 OAK AL 10 6 19 19 10 2 0 140.3 125 53 45 60 3.40 3.58 (+5%) -514.8
1982 OAK AL 11 18 34 34 10 2 0 209.3 233 133 101 75 5.72 3.86 (-48%) -11005.2
1983 OAK AL 2 3 14 4 0 0 0 44.0 50 27 31 28 5.52 3.87 (-43%) -1988.8
1983 NYY AL 3 4 12 12 0 0 0 55.7 59 32 20 26 5.17 3.87 (-34%) -
1985 STL NL 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 10.0 10 5 4 10 4.50 3.89 (-16%) -
1986 CHC NL 2 2 19 2 0 0 0 29.0 36 16 12 19 4.97 3.97 (-25%) -
1986 HOU NL 3 2 10 5 0 0 0 35.0 22 12 18 25 3.09 3.97 (+22%) -754.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
217 18 1 6 1 0 0 0 1 0 4 0.333 0.333 0.389 0.722 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +27.9% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .389 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.722 vs. league average 0.715 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
1977 OAK AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1978 OAK AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 OAK AL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1980 OAK AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 OAK AL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 OAK AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 OAK AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 NYY AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 STL NL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1986 CHC NL 19 5 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1986 HOU NL 10 11 1 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0.364 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1981 ALCS OAK 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 1 1 0 8.3 7 1 6 4 1.08

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1981 ALCS OAK 0 1 1 1 0 8.3 7 1 6 4 1.08

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 215 175 98 141 16 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 OAK P 7 6 3 4 1 0
1978 OAK P 32 32 21 31 2 2
1979 OAK P 30 28 23 28 3 5
1980 OAK P 34 32 23 28 3 2
1981 OAK P 19 19 10 13 2 2
1982 OAK P 34 34 9 20 3 2
1983 OAK P 14 4 1 3 0 0
1983 NYA P 12 12 5 6 1 1
1985 SLN P 4 1 0 2 0 0
1986 CHN P 19 2 2 4 1 1
1986 HOU P 10 5 1 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 215
Designated Hitter 2

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1981 Pitcher of the Month April
1980 TSN Comeback Player of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1986 CHN NL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $100,000