Tim McKeithan, baseball player, 1932-1934

Tim McKeithan

Born: 11/2/1906 in Shelby, NC, USA

Died: 8/30/1969 in Rutherfordton, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-07-21 | Final Game: 1934-05-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Emmett James McKeithan

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Biography

Tim McKeithan was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 1930s. Born in 1906, he made his Major League Baseball debut on July 21, 1932. McKeithan's career spanned just under two years, concluding on May 20, 1934. During this period, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-1 and had an earned run average (ERA) of 7.36, alongside three strikeouts. Despite his brief tenure in the league, McKeithan's contributions came during a time when the game was evolving, with players beginning to redefine pitching techniques and strategies. McKeithan's playing style reflected the transitional nature of baseball in the early 1930s, a time when the sport was moving away from the deadball era and players were starting to embrace more offensive strategies. Although he did not achieve widespread fame or significant accolades, his presence on the mound contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. After his retirement, McKeithan’s career remained a reminder of the countless players who were part of the league during its formative years, each contributing to the enduring legacy of America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 1 10 3 0 0 0 25.7 35 21 2 14 3 7.36 0

Career ERA 7.36 vs. league average 4.09 across their career seasons — 79.9% 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
1932 PHA AL 0 1 4 2 0 0 0 12.7 18 10 5 0 7.11 4.13 (-72%) -58.6
1933 PHA AL 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 9.0 10 4 4 3 4.00 3.86 (-4%) 0.0
1934 PHA AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.0 7 7 5 0 15.75 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.143 0.333 0.143 0.476 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 47.9% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 63.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.476 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 34.1% 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
1932 PHA AL 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1933 PHA AL 3 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1934 PHA AL 3 1 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 10 0 1 6 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 PHA P 4 0 0 4 0 0
1933 PHA P 3 0 1 2 0 0
1934 PHA P 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 10

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Duke University Durham NC 1930, 1931, 1932