Keith Drumright
Born: 10/21/1954 in Springfield, MO, USA
Died: 8/7/2010 in Springfield, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1978-09-01 | Final Game: 1981-10-04
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Keith Alan Drumright
Biography
Keith Drumright, born in 1954, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the late 1970s to the early 1980s. His career spanned from 1978 to 1981, during a time when the game was transitioning into a more power-oriented era. Drumright played as a position player and appeared in a total of 48 games at the highest level, where he showcased his skills primarily as a contact hitter.
Throughout his brief MLB tenure, Drumright recorded 34 hits, contributing 13 RBIs and finishing with a batting average of .241. While he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, his performances in the field and on the base paths reflected the playing style of his era, which relied heavily on fundamental baseball skills. Although his career was short-lived, Drumright remains a notable figure for those who appreciate the rich tapestry of baseball history and the diverse paths players take to reach the major leagues.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 141 | 13 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0.241 | 0.275 | 0.262 | 0.538 | -503.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | HOU | NL | 17 | 55 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.164 | -408.0 |
| 1981 | OAK | AL | 31 | 86 | 8 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.291 | -95.3 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.125 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | ALCS | OAK | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 1981 | AWDIV | OAK | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 36 | 31 | 65 | 91 | 5 | 16 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | HOU | 2B | 17 | 15 | 27 | 41 | 4 | 9 |
| 1981 | OAK | 2B | 19 | 16 | 38 | 50 | 1 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 36 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma | Norman | OK | 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 |