Bobby Keppel

Born: 6/11/1982 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-05-25 | Final Game: 2009-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Robert Griffin Keppel

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Biography

Bobby Keppel was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2006 to 2009. Born in 1982, Keppel made his Major League debut on May 25, 2006, showcasing a competitive spirit on the mound despite facing challenges throughout his playing years. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-5 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.36. Known for his determination and resilience, Keppel struck out a total of 53 batters during his time in the major leagues, demonstrating moments of effectiveness in critical situations, though he did not register any saves. Playing in an era characterized by powerful offensive production, Keppel's contributions were often overshadowed by the high-scoring games typical of the late 2000s. His journey through various teams, including brief stints in the major leagues, highlighted the challenges many pitchers faced during this time as they navigated the complexities of the game. While his career statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Keppel's passion for baseball and his role within the teams he played for left a lasting impression on the communities he represented. Following his retirement on October 6, 2009, Keppel remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, having played a role in the ever-evolving narrative of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 5 49 6 0 0 0 92.3 114 55 11 39 53 5.36 0

Career ERA 5.36 vs. league average 4.44 across their career seasons — 20.7% 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
2006 KCR AL 0 4 8 6 0 0 0 34.3 45 21 15 20 5.50 4.53 (-22%) -
2007 COL NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4.0 6 5 3 1 11.25 — 0.0
2009 MIN AL 1 1 37 0 0 0 0 54.0 63 29 21 32 4.83 4.32 (-12%) 3.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
49 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 0.333 0.000 0.333 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 56.1% 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
2006 KCR AL 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 COL NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 MIN AL 37 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 49 6 6 14 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 KCA P 8 6 2 7 0 2
2007 COL P 4 0 0 0 0 0
2009 MIN P 37 0 4 7 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 49