Keon Broxton
Born: 5/7/1990 in Lakeland, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2015-09-21 | Final Game: 2019-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Keon Darell Broxton
Biography
Keon Broxton was an American professional baseball player born in 1990, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2015 to 2019. Known for his exceptional speed and athleticism, Broxton showcased his ability on the field primarily as an outfielder. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 376 games, accumulating 189 hits, 39 home runs, and 95 runs batted in, while finishing with a batting average of .209. His notable power-speed combination was evident in his 60 stolen bases, making him a threat on the base paths.
Broxton played during a period in MLB where the emphasis on power hitting was on the rise, leading to a transformation in offensive strategies across the league. Despite his struggles with consistency at the plate, his defensive capabilities and speed made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Throughout his time in the majors, he contributed to the game with a blend of athleticism and explosive potential, leaving an indelible mark as a player who embodied the excitement of the modern game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 376 | 905 | 136 | 189 | 31 | 7 | 39 | 95 | 60 | 107 | 396 | 0.209 | 0.297 | 0.388 | 0.685 | -1295.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | PIT | NL | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | MIL | NL | 75 | 207 | 28 | 50 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 19 | 23 | 36 | 88 | 0.242 | 322.5 |
| 2017 | MIL | NL | 143 | 414 | 66 | 91 | 15 | 4 | 20 | 49 | 21 | 40 | 175 | 0.220 | -387.1 |
| 2018 | MIL | NL | 51 | 78 | 15 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 0.179 | -81.6 |
| 2019 | BAL | AL | 37 | 103 | 14 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 49 | 0.204 | -355.9 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 34 | 49 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 0.143 | -355.9 |
| 2019 | SEA | AL | 29 | 52 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33 | 0.115 | -355.9 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | NLDS1 | MIL | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 341 | 244 | 608 | 8 | 14 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | PIT | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | MIL | OF | 68 | 58 | 143 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | MIL | OF | 139 | 113 | 231 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | MIL | OF | 43 | 17 | 57 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | BAL | OF | 36 | 29 | 104 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | NYN | OF | 28 | 10 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | SEA | OF | 25 | 17 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 22 |
| Center Field | 297 |
| Right Field | 30 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MIL | NL | $508,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $508,500 | ||