Keefe Cato
Born: 5/6/1958 in Yonkers, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1983-06-13 | Final Game: 1984-07-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: John Keefe Cato
Biography
Keefe Cato, born in 1958, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1983 to 1984. Despite a brief stint in Major League Baseball, Cato showcased his skills on the mound during a time when the game was evolving with a focus on power hitting and bullpen specialization. He played in an era that saw the emergence of relief pitchers as pivotal figures in game strategy, which aligned with his role as a pitcher who contributed not only as a starter but also in relief.
Cato finished his career with a record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.98, reflecting the challenges he faced at the Major League level. He struck out a total of 15 batters and recorded 1 save, highlighting his capability to perform under pressure. While his career statistics may not capture the full essence of his potential, Cato's journey through professional baseball underscores the competitive nature of the sport during the 1980s, a decade marked by significant changes and the increasing importance of specialized roles within teams.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19.3 | 24 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 6.98 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2.45 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15.7 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 8.04 | -919.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | CIN | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CIN | NL | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 12 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | CIN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | CIN | P | 8 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield University | Fairfield | CT | 1977, 1978, 1979 |