Brian Keyser

Born: 10/31/1966 in Castro Valley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-06-02 | Final Game: 1996-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Brian Lee Keyser

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Biography

Brian Keyser, born in 1966, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1995 to 1996. Keyser's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the increasing offensive output of the game as the sport moved away from the deadball era. He played for two seasons, primarily with the Milwaukee Brewers, where he showcased his talents on the mound. Over the course of his MLB career, Keyser recorded a win-loss record of 6-8 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.97. He struck out 67 batters and earned one save, demonstrating his ability to contribute both as a starter and a reliever. While his time in the majors was brief, Keyser's journey reflected the challenges faced by many pitchers of his era, as they navigated the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball. His contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	8	51	10	0	0	1	152.0	192	84	13	55	67	4.97	0

Career ERA 4.97 vs. league average 4.54 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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
1995	CHW	AL	5	6	23	10	0	0	0	92.3	114	51	27	48	4.97	4.45 (-12%)	-
1996	CHW	AL	1	2	28	0	0	0	1	59.7	78	33	28	19	4.98	4.61 (-8%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
51	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000	0.0

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
1995	CHW	AL	23	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1996	CHW	AL	28	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	51	10	15	33	2	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1995	CHA	P	23	10	9	17	1	1
1996	CHA	P	28	0	6	16	1	3

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	51

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1996	CHA	AL	$145,000
1995	CHA	AL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$254,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Stanford University	Palo Alto	CA	1987, 1988, 1989