Keith Shepherd, baseball player, 1992-1996

Keith Shepherd

Born: 1/21/1968 in Wabash, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-09-06 | Final Game: 1996-08-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Keith Wayne Shepherd

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Biography

Keith Shepherd, born in 1968, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1992 to 1996. During his time in Major League Baseball, he played for a total of five seasons, showcasing his skills on the mound with a record of 2-5. Shepherd's career earned run average (ERA) was 6.71, reflecting the challenges he faced as a pitcher in a competitive league. Over the course of his career, he recorded a total of 34 strikeouts and achieved 3 saves, contributing to his team's efforts during crucial moments. Shepherd's playing style was characterized by a determination to compete and a willingness to learn and adapt throughout his time in the league. He competed during an era marked by significant changes in baseball, including advancements in player training and the increasing emphasis on specialized roles in pitching. Although his career numbers may not fully capture his potential, Shepherd's contributions to the teams he played for and his perseverance in the sport remain noteworthy. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a testament to the hard work and dedication required to excel in the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 5 41 1 0 0 3 63.0 80 47 10 30 34 6.71 0

Career ERA 6.71 vs. league average 4.25 across their career seasons — 57.9% 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
1992 PHI NL 1 1 12 0 0 0 2 22.0 19 8 6 10 3.27 3.75 (+13%) 581.9
1993 COL NL 1 3 14 1 0 0 1 19.3 26 15 4 7 6.98 4.19 (-67%) -746.9
1995 BOS AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.0 4 4 2 0 36.00 — 0.0
1996 BAL AL 0 1 13 0 0 0 0 20.7 31 20 18 17 8.71 4.61 (-89%) -1713.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
41 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1992 PHI NL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 COL NL 14 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1995 BOS AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 BAL AL 13 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 41 1 4 10 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 PHI P 12 0 0 5 0 0
1993 COL P 14 1 3 2 2 0
1995 BOS P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1996 BAL P 13 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 41