Jeff Keppinger

Born: 4/21/1980 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-08-20 | Final Game: 2013-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Scott Keppinger

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Biography

Jeff Keppinger, born in 1980, was a versatile position player who had a notable career in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2013. Over the course of 818 games, he amassed 814 hits, demonstrating a consistent ability to make contact at the plate with a commendable batting average of .282. Keppinger's offensive contributions included 45 home runs and 295 RBIs, establishing him as a reliable middle-of-the-order hitter. His playing style was characterized by a keen batting eye and an astute understanding of the strike zone, which allowed him to maintain a solid on-base presence throughout his career. Keppinger played for several teams, including the Tampa Bay Rays, Houston Astros, and San Francisco Giants, adapting to various roles on each roster. He was known for his ability to play multiple infield positions, which added considerable value during his time in the league. While his career spanned an era marked by significant offensive production and the emergence of power hitters, Keppinger's steady hitting and versatility made him a respected figure among teammates and coaches. His contributions to the game are remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball during the 2000s. After retiring in 2013, Keppinger left behind a legacy of reliability and professionalism that continues to resonate in baseball circles.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
818	2882	324	814	139	10	45	295	12	199	214	0.282	0.329	0.384	0.714	-1618.9

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +8.2% above league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .384 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.714 vs. league average 0.742 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
2004	NYN	NL	33	116	9	33	2	0	3	9	2	6	7	0.284	.266 (+7%)	.335 (-5%)	.427 (-11%)	.762 (-9%)	-178.9
2006	KCR	AL	22	60	11	16	2	0	2	8	0	5	6	0.267	.269 (-1%)	.336 (-4%)	.431 (-7%)	.768 (-6%)	-56.0
2007	CIN	NL	67	241	39	80	16	2	5	32	2	24	12	0.332	.268 (+24%)	.335 (+19%)	.422 (+13%)	.758 (+16%)	770.4
2008	CIN	NL	121	459	45	122	24	2	3	43	3	30	24	0.266	.263 (+1%)	.333 (-7%)	.416 (-17%)	.749 (-12%)	-1172.1
2009	HOU	NL	107	305	35	78	13	3	7	29	0	27	33	0.256	.262 (-3%)	.332 (-4%)	.417 (-7%)	.750 (-6%)	-351.6
2010	HOU	NL	137	514	62	148	34	1	6	59	4	51	36	0.288	.257 (+12%)	.325 (+8%)	.402 (-2%)	.728 (+2%)	290.1
2011	HOU	NL	43	163	22	50	9	0	4	20	0	4	7	0.307	.255 (+20%)	.320 (avg)	.399 (+9%)	.719 (+5%)	86.8
2011	SFG	NL	56	216	17	55	11	0	2	15	0	8	17	0.255	.255 (avg)	.320 (-11%)	.399 (-16%)	.719 (-14%)	86.8
2012	TBR	AL	115	385	46	125	15	1	9	40	1	24	31	0.325	.254 (+28%)	.318 (+15%)	.405 (+8%)	.724 (+11%)	876.8
2013	CHW	AL	117	423	38	107	13	1	4	40	0	20	41	0.253	.253 (avg)	.317 (-11%)	.396 (-20%)	.714 (-16%)	-1330.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	55	40	331	23	2	30
2B	352	326	601	878	15	176
3B	193	161	103	306	15	42
OF	5	2	6	2	0	0
SS	178	157	226	402	11	110

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2004	NYN	2B	32	27	61	86	2	20
2006	KCA	1B	4	3	37	1	0	1
2006	KCA	2B	1	1	3	3	0	2
2006	KCA	3B	12	12	7	29	2	3
2006	KCA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2007	CIN	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
2007	CIN	2B	3	3	10	7	0	2
2007	CIN	3B	13	7	7	23	1	3
2007	CIN	OF	2	2	6	1	0	0
2007	CIN	SS	47	43	62	124	2	27
2008	CIN	1B	3	2	15	1	0	0
2008	CIN	2B	3	3	5	5	0	2
2008	CIN	3B	10	7	3	18	0	2
2008	CIN	SS	108	101	145	246	8	72
2009	HOU	2B	22	14	33	48	1	12
2009	HOU	3B	67	59	38	110	7	16
2009	HOU	OF	2	0	0	1	0	0
2009	HOU	SS	11	3	5	13	0	2
2010	HOU	2B	126	122	217	351	6	66
2010	HOU	SS	12	10	14	19	1	9
2011	HOU	2B	38	38	57	105	3	19
2011	SFN	2B	55	54	109	114	2	17
2012	TBA	1B	27	21	157	7	1	13
2012	TBA	2B	27	23	32	52	0	12
2012	TBA	3B	50	41	23	59	2	10
2013	CHA	1B	20	14	120	14	1	16
2013	CHA	2B	45	41	74	107	1	24
2013	CHA	3B	41	35	25	67	3	8

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	55
Second Base	352
Third Base	193
Shortstop	178
Left Field	4
Right Field	1
Designated Hitter	39

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2013	CHA	AL	$3,500,000
2012	TBA	AL	$1,525,000
2011	HOU	NL	$2,300,000
2010	HOU	NL	$1,150,000
2009	HOU	NL	$427,500
2008	CIN	NL	$402,500
2007	CIN	NL	$382,500
Total Career Earnings			$9,687,500