Dave McKeough, baseball player, 1890-1891

Dave McKeough

Born: 12/1/1863 in Utica, NY, USA

Died: 7/11/1901 in Utica, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-22 | Final Game: 1891-06-12

Bats: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: David John McKeough

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Biography

Dave McKeough, born in 1863, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1890 to June 12, 1891, during a transformative period in baseball known for its evolving playing styles and the early stages of organized professional leagues. McKeough played a total of 77 games, where he recorded 63 hits and accumulated 23 RBIs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively despite a batting average of .232. Known for his speed on the bases, McKeough successfully stole 14 bases during his brief career, reflecting the emphasis on agility and base-running skills that characterized the era. While he did not hit any home runs, his role as a position player was significant, as he navigated the competitive landscape of the National League, which was experiencing the impact of increased fanfare and professionalism in the sport. McKeough's time in baseball, although short-lived, is a reminder of the foundational years that shaped the game we know today.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
77 272 42 63 6 1 0 23 14 37 6 0.232 0.324 0.261 0.585 -600.4

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .261 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.585 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 14.4% 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
1890 RC2 AA 62 218 38 49 5 0 0 20 14 29 0 0.225 .260 (-14%) .336 (-6%) .351 (-29%) .687 (-18%) -610.2
1891 PH4 AA 15 54 4 14 1 1 0 3 0 8 6 0.259 .254 (+2%) .331 (+7%) .343 (-8%) .675 (-1%) 9.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 2 8 2 1
3B 1 0 1 3 0 0
C 61 0 239 91 32 9
SS 14 0 18 39 10 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 RC2 2B 2 0 2 8 2 1
1890 RC2 3B 1 0 1 3 0 0
1890 RC2 C 47 0 185 75 20 4
1890 RC2 SS 13 0 17 38 9 3
1891 PH4 C 14 0 54 16 12 5
1891 PH4 SS 1 0 1 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 61
Second Base 2
Third Base 1
Shortstop 14