Keith McDonald, baseball player, 2000-2001

Keith McDonald

Born: 2/8/1973 in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan

MLB Debut: 2000-07-04 | Final Game: 2001-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: William Keith McDonald

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Biography

Keith McDonald was a professional baseball player born in 1973, who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2000 and 2001. Primarily serving as a position player, McDonald had a brief yet impactful career, appearing in a total of 8 games. He showcased a remarkable batting average of .333, a number that highlighted his ability to make significant contributions during his limited time on the field. Over the course of his career, McDonald collected 3 hits, all of which were home runs, resulting in 5 RBIs. His power at the plate, particularly in such a small sample size, underscored his potential as a slugger during the early 2000s, an era characterized by increased offensive production in baseball. While his career was short-lived, McDonald's ability to produce runs in high-leverage situations left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. His time in the majors may have been brief, but he remains a part of baseball history for those memorable moments.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 9 3 3 0 0 3 5 0 2 2 0.333 0.455 1.333 1.788 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +24.7% above league average.

Career OBP .455 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +34.2% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .432 across their career seasons — +208.7% above league average.

Career OPS 1.788 vs. league average 0.771 across their career seasons — +132.0% above 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
2000 STL NL 6 7 3 3 0 0 3 5 0 2 1 0.429 — — — — 0.0
2001 STL NL 2 2 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
C 6 1 14 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 SLN C 4 1 13 1 0 0
2001 SLN C 2 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Cypress College Cypress CA 1993
Pepperdine University Malibu CA 1994
University of Utah Salt Lake City UT 1992