Jim McKeever

Born: 4/19/1861 in Saint John, NB, CAN

Died: 8/19/1897 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-04-17 | Final Game: 1884-07-11

Bats: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: James McKeever

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Biography

Jim McKeever, born in 1861, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1884 to 1884. He primarily played as a position player during a time when baseball was beginning to establish itself as America's pastime, transitioning from the formative years of the game to a more organized and competitive structure. McKeever made his mark in the major leagues, participating in 16 games, where he recorded 9 hits, achieving a batting average of 0.136. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his role as a player contributed to the early development of professional baseball. Though McKeever's career was short-lived, it occurred during a pivotal time in the sport's history, marked by the rise of the National League and the establishment of more structured competition. His experiences on the field reflected the challenges and dynamics faced by players of that era, which laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport. Despite the limited statistical output, McKeever's participation in the league exemplified the spirit of the game during the 1880s, an era characterized by rapid growth and increasing fan engagement in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	66	13	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.136	0.136	0.136	0.273	-496.9

Career AVG .136 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 43.9% below league average.

Career OBP .136 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 51.1% below league average.

Career SLG .136 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.273 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 55.0% 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
1884	BSU	UA	16	66	13	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.136	.243 (-44%)	.278 (-51%)	.327 (-58%)	.606 (-55%)	-496.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	12	0	94	12	16	1
OF	4	0	2	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	BSU	C	12	0	94	12	16	1
1884	BSU	OF	4	0	2	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	12
Right Field	4