Henry Keupper

Born: 6/24/1887 in Staunton, IL, USA

Died: 8/14/1960 in Marion, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-19 | Final Game: 1914-10-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Henry John Keupper

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Biography

Henry Keupper, born in 1887, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned the 1914 season. Keupper played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game, yet he faced challenges that shaped his time on the mound. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a win-loss record of 8-20, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.27. He struck out a total of 70 batters, showcasing a competitive spirit and determination despite the difficulties of the season. Keupper's playing style reflected the gritty nature of early 20th-century baseball, where pitchers relied heavily on skill and strategy rather than the power-driven approach that would later dominate the sport. Although he did not record any saves during his time in the league, his contributions on the mound were significant in the context of his era. Despite the limited opportunities of his career, Henry Keupper remains a part of baseball history, exemplifying the perseverance of players who navigated the challenges of their time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
8	20	42	25	12	1	0	213.0	256	101	3	49	70	4.27	0

Career ERA 4.27 vs. league average 2.93 across their career seasons — 45.8% 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
1914	SLF	FL	8	20	42	25	12	1	0	213.0	256	101	49	70	4.27	2.93 (-46%)	1085.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
42	68	4	17	4	0	0	8	0	3	15	0.250	0.292	0.309	0.600	-109.2

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career SLG .309 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.600 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 9.2% 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
1914	SLF	FL	42	68	4	17	4	0	0	8	0	3	15	0.250	.255 (-2%)	.322 (-9%)	.339 (-9%)	.661 (-9%)	-109.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	42	0	10	74	4	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	SLF	P	42	0	10	74	4	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	42