Keith Ginter
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2005)
Keith Ginter was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2005 for the Houston Astros, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Athletics, a span of 6 seasons. In 325 career games, he hit .243 with 236 hits, 38 home runs, and 140 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 34.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-09-20
- Last Game
- 2005-09-18
Full name: Keith Michael Ginter
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325 | 971 | 120 | 236 | 52 | 4 | 38 | 140 | 9 | 105 | 230 | .243 | .329 | .422 | .751 | 34 |
Career AVG .243 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.
Career OBP .329 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .422 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .751 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 5 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | HOU | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | HOU | NL | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | 21 | 76 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 14 | .237 | .261 (-9%) | .331 (+9%) | .416 (-8%) | .747 (avg) | 0.0 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | 127 | 358 | 51 | 92 | 15 | 2 | 14 | 44 | 1 | 37 | 87 | .257 | .264 (-3%) | .332 (+6%) | .422 (+1%) | .754 (+3%) | 356.2 |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | 113 | 386 | 47 | 101 | 23 | 2 | 19 | 60 | 8 | 37 | 100 | .262 | .266 (-2%) | .335 (-1%) | .427 (+12%) | .762 (+6%) | 440.8 |
| 2005 | OAK | AL | 51 | 137 | 12 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 13 | 25 | .161 | .264 (-39%) | .330 (-29%) | .418 (-37%) | .749 (-34%) | -792.6 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 325 | 971 | 120 | 236 | 52 | 4 | 38 | 140 | 9 | 105 | 230 | .243 | — | — | — | — | 4 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (325 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 162 | 475 | 62 | 120 | 20 | 74 | .253 |
| Away | 163 | 496 | 58 | 116 | 18 | 66 | .234 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-18 | OAK | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-17 | OAK | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-16 | OAK | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-07 | OAK | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-02 | OAK | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-08-25 | OAK | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-08-24 | OAK | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-08-07 | OAK | KCR | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-08-06 | OAK | KCR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-07-29 | OAK | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 134 | 127 | 247 | 329 | 11 | 73 |
| 3B | 124 | 100 | 80 | 177 | 15 | 20 |
| OF | 6 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | HOU | 2B | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | HOU | 3B | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | HOU | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | MIL | 3B | 21 | 21 | 18 | 31 | 2 | 3 |
| 2003 | MIL | 2B | 53 | 49 | 103 | 128 | 2 | 35 |
| 2003 | MIL | 3B | 40 | 32 | 19 | 51 | 6 | 6 |
| 2003 | MIL | OF | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | MIL | SS | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | MIL | 2B | 54 | 52 | 91 | 127 | 6 | 19 |
| 2004 | MIL | 3B | 47 | 41 | 28 | 80 | 3 | 10 |
| 2004 | MIL | OF | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | OAK | 2B | 25 | 24 | 49 | 69 | 3 | 17 |
| 2005 | OAK | 3B | 12 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | OAK | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 134 |
| Third Base | 124 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Player of the Week | Week of 2004-10-02 |
Salary History
Keith Ginter's recorded salaries total $1,267,666 over 3 seasons, 2003 to 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ginter's career ran from 2000 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2000, 2001, and 2002.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | OAK | AL | $583,333 |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | $383,333 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | $301,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,267,666 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress College | Cypress | CA | 1995, 1996 |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock | TX | 1997, 1998 |
Keith Ginter: the record in brief
According to the bio, Keith Ginter debuted on September 20, 2000 and played a final game on September 18, 2005. The season rows list, in order, the Houston Astros (2000 through 2002), the Milwaukee Brewers (2002 to 2004), and the Oakland Athletics (2005). Ginter, born on May 5, 1976, in Norwalk, CA, USA, is listed as a second baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 190 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Ginter's full given name, per the bio, is Keith Michael Ginter.
In 325 games and 971 at bats, Ginter batted .243 with 236 hits; the totals also include 38 home runs and 140 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .329 and .422 give Ginter a career OPS of .751. Over the seasons Ginter played, league hitters batted .265; the .243 career figure is 8.3% below that. Ginter's most home runs in a season came in 2004, when the total reached 19 for the Milwaukee Brewers. Ginter collected a career-high 101 hits in 2004.
Frequently Asked Questions about Keith Ginter
- What years did Keith Ginter play?
- Keith Ginter played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2005.
- Was Keith Ginter a pitcher?
- No. Keith Ginter was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Keith Ginter hit?
- Keith Ginter hit 38 career home runs with 236 hits.
- What teams did Keith Ginter play for?
- Keith Ginter played for 3 teams: the Houston Astros (2000–2002), the Milwaukee Brewers (2002–2004), and the Oakland Athletics (2005).
- What were Keith Ginter's career stats?
- In 325 games, Keith Ginter had 236 hits, 38 home runs, 140 RBI, 120 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .243 batting average.
- How much did Keith Ginter earn in his career?
- Keith Ginter's recorded salaries total $1,267,666 over 3 seasons, 2003 to 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ginter's career ran from 2000 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2000, 2001, and 2002.
- What was Keith Ginter's salary?
- Keith Ginter's last recorded salary was $583,333, in 2005. His highest recorded salary was $583,333, in 2005, and his lowest was $301,000, in 2003. The Salary History table lists each season from 2003 to 2005.
- What position did Keith Ginter play?
- Keith Ginter played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Keith Ginter and how much did he weigh?
- Keith Ginter was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Keith Ginter hit each season?
- Keith Ginter's home runs by season: 1 in 2000, 0 in 2001, 1 in 2002, 14 in 2003, 19 in 2004, and 3 in 2005. His most in one season was 19, in 2004.
- What was Keith Ginter's career batting average?
- Keith Ginter batted .243 over his career, with 236 hits in 971 at bats.
- How many RBI did Keith Ginter have?
- Keith Ginter drove in 140 runs in his career.
- Is Keith Ginter in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Keith Ginter has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.