Walt McKeel, baseball player, 1996-2002

Walt McKeel

Born: 1/17/1972 in Wilson, NC, USA

Died: 1/1/2019 in Stantonsburg, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-09-14 | Final Game: 2002-07-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Walter Thomas McKeel

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Biography

Walt McKeel, born in 1972, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2002. Primarily appearing in a limited number of games, McKeel played a total of 11 games, during which he recorded 4 hits and achieved a batting average of .250. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his ability to contribute to the team in a supporting role was notable during his time in the league. McKeel's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by the rise of offensive production and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. While his playing time was limited, McKeel's perseverance and dedication to the game exemplified the spirit of many players who fought for their opportunity in the majors. After his tenure in the MLB, he left behind a legacy that highlights the challenges faced by athletes striving to make their mark in the highly competitive world of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 16 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 40.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 33.9% 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
1996 BOS AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 BOS AL 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2002 COL NL 5 13 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.308 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
C 10 3 26 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 BOS C 1 0 0 0 0 0
1997 BOS 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1997 BOS C 4 0 4 0 0 0
2002 COL C 5 3 22 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 10
First Base 1