Red McKee

Born: 7/20/1890 in Shawnee, OH, USA

Died: 8/5/1972 in Saginaw, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-04-19 | Final Game: 1916-09-19

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Raymond Ellis McKee

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Biography

Red McKee, born in 1890, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1913 to 1916. Primarily known as a position player, McKee made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period characterized by the decline of the deadball era. He played a total of 189 games, showcasing his skills as a reliable contributor at the plate and in the field. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 110 hits, 2 home runs, and 49 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .254. His performance also included 9 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to contribute not just as a hitter but also on the base paths. McKee's playing style reflected the gritty determination typical of early 20th-century ballplayers, navigating both the challenges of the game and the evolving strategies of baseball during his time. While he may not have achieved the fame of some contemporaries, his contributions during his brief career remain a testament to the players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport. His tenure in the league ended in 1916, but the impact of players like McKee during this formative era of baseball continues to resonate in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
189	433	38	110	10	7	2	49	9	54	64	0.254	0.339	0.323	0.663	173.4

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career SLG .323 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.663 vs. league average 0.656 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
1913	DET	AL	68	187	18	53	3	4	1	20	7	21	21	0.283	.259 (+9%)	.325 (+10%)	.345 (+4%)	.670 (+7%)	262.9
1914	DET	AL	34	64	7	12	1	1	0	8	1	14	16	0.188	.255 (-27%)	.322 (+6%)	.339 (-31%)	.661 (-13%)	-68.4
1915	DET	AL	55	106	10	29	5	0	1	17	1	13	16	0.274	.250 (+9%)	.318 (+11%)	.332 (+5%)	.651 (+8%)	165.2
1916	DET	AL	32	76	3	16	1	2	0	4	0	6	11	0.211	.248 (-15%)	.314 (-15%)	.326 (-15%)	.640 (-15%)	-186.3