Walter Keating
Born: 8/8/1891 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Died: 7/13/1959 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1913-09-26 | Final Game: 1926-09-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Walter Francis Keating
Biography
Walter Keating was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century, playing primarily as a position player. Born in 1891, Keating's career spanned from 1913 to 1926, a period that witnessed significant transformations in the sport, including the transition from the deadball era to the lively ball era. He appeared in 30 games during his career, achieving a total of 4 hits and finishing with a batting average of .089. While his offensive contributions were modest, he demonstrated speed on the basepaths, recording 1 stolen base.
Although Keating's time in Major League Baseball was brief and his statistics may not reflect a standout career, he was part of an era that laid the groundwork for future generations of players. His journey through the early years of the league serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if they did not achieve widespread fame or lasting statistical legacies.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 45 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 0.089 | 0.196 | 0.156 | 0.352 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CHC | NL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | CHC | NL | 20 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | CHC | NL | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | PHI | NL | 4 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 20 | 0 | 25 | 31 | 6 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CHN | SS | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | CHN | SS | 14 | 0 | 15 | 24 | 2 | 2 |
| 1915 | CHN | SS | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1926 | PHI | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | PHI | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 20 |