Larry McKeon

Born: 3/25/1866 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 7/18/1915 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-01 | Final Game: 1886-09-15

Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Lawrence G. McKeon

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Biography

Larry McKeon was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, marking his presence in the early days of Major League Baseball. Born in 1866, McKeon began his career on May 1, 1884, and continued to compete until September 15, 1886. Throughout his short but impactful career, he accumulated a win-loss record of 46-64 and recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 3.71, showcasing his ability to navigate the challenges of pitching during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. McKeon's career featured a total of 474 strikeouts, reflecting his skill in overpowering batters with his pitching style. Notably, he completed his appearances without recording any saves, which was not uncommon for pitchers of his era, as the modern save statistic had yet to be formalized. As a player in the late 1800s, McKeon contributed to the competitive landscape of baseball during a pivotal time in the sport's history, transitioning from the early days of the game into a more organized and structured professional league. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the dedication and talent of players from the sport's formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
46	64	116	115	110	4	0	979.0	979	404	31	206	474	3.71	0

Career ERA 3.71 vs. league average 3.17 across their career seasons — 17.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1884	IN2	AA	18	41	61	60	59	2	512.0	488	199	94	308	3.50	3.11 (-13%)	-1816.0
1885	CN2	AA	20	13	33	33	32	2	290.0	273	92	50	117	2.86	3.03 (+6%)	637.4
1886	CN2	AA	8	8	19	19	16	0	156.0	174	88	54	46	5.08	3.37 (-51%)	-2983.1
1886	KCN	NL	0	2	3	3	3	0	21.0	44	25	8	3	10.71	3.37 (-218%)	-310.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
125	455	52	92	13	5	0	17	0	1	2	0.202	0.204	0.253	0.457	-1701.3

Career AVG .202 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career OBP .204 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.

Career SLG .253 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.457 vs. league average 0.616 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1884	IN2	AA	70	250	29	53	8	1	0	1	0	0.212	.243 (-13%)	.278 (-23%)	.327 (-23%)	.606 (-23%)	-907.1
1885	CN2	AA	33	121	14	20	3	1	8	0	0	0.165	.244 (-32%)	.287 (-43%)	.325 (-36%)	.613 (-39%)	-712.4
1886	CN2	AA	19	75	9	19	2	3	9	0	0	0.253	.246 (+3%)	.302 (-16%)	.331 (+8%)	.634 (-3%)	-81.9
1886	KCN	NL	3	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	-81.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	8	60	1	3	5
2B	4	7	7	1	1
OF	2	3	0	0	0
P	116	62	202	23	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1884	IN2	1B	6	46	1	3	3
1884	IN2	2B	3	5	7	1	0
1884	IN2	OF	1	3	0	0	0
1884	IN2	P	61	35	124	20	1
1885	CN2	OF	1	0	0	0	0
1885	CN2	P	33	18	41	1	0
1886	CN2	1B	2	14	0	0	2
1886	CN2	2B	1	2	0	0	1
1886	CN2	P	19	7	32	2	1
1886	KCN	P	3	2	5	0	0