Bobby Keefe
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1907-1912)
Bobby Keefe was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1907 to 1912 for the New York Yankees and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 6 seasons. Across 75 career appearances, he went 16-21 with a 3.14 ERA and 154 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 155 lb
- Died
- 12/6/1964 in Sacramento, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1907-04-15
- Last Game
- 1912-07-26
Full name: Robert Francis Keefe
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | NYA | AL | 3 | 5 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 57.2 | 60 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 2.50 | 2.50 (avg) | -438.6 |
| 1911 | CIN | NL | 12 | 13 | 39 | 26 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 234.1 | 196 | 70 | 76 | 105 | 2.69 | 3.37 (+20%) | 425.8 |
| 1912 | CIN | NL | 1 | 3 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 68.2 | 78 | 40 | 33 | 29 | 5.24 | 3.36 (-56%) | -476.3 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 16 | 21 | 75 | 35 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 360.2 | 334 | 126 | 129 | 154 | 3.14 | — | -489 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 107 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 42 | .093 | .178 | .131 | .309 | -589 |
Career AVG .093 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 64.1% below league average.
Career OBP .178 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 45.4% below league average.
Career SLG .131 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 61.8% below league average.
Career OPS .309 vs. league average .668 across their career seasons — 53.8% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | NYA | AL | 19 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .053 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1911 | CIN | NL | 39 | 70 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 29 | .086 | .266 (-68%) | .336 (-44%) | .356 (-64%) | .693 (-54%) | -588.5 |
| 1912 | CIN | NL | 17 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 75 | 107 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 42 | .093 | — | — | — | — | -589 | ||
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 (150 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .026 |
| Away | 41 | 71 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 6 | .127 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 149.2 | 143 | 36 | 46 | 67 | 2.16 |
| Away | 41 | 208.2 | 192 | 64 | 84 | 89 | 2.76 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912-07-26 | CIN | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-07-21 | CIN | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912-07-11 | CIN | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-07-04 | CIN | PIT | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912-06-29 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-06-25 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-06-20 | CIN | PIT | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912-06-13 | CIN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-06-05 | CIN | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-05-28 | CIN | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912-07-26 | CIN | BRO | L | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-07-21 | CIN | NY1 | — | 4.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-07-11 | CIN | BRO | — | 5.2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 1912-07-04 | CIN | PIT | — | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 1912-06-29 | CIN | STL | — | 5.0 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-06-25 | CIN | CHC | L | 3.0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1912-06-20 | CIN | PIT | — | 8.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1912-06-13 | CIN | PHI | — | 1.2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1912-06-05 | CIN | NY1 | — | 1.0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-05-28 | CIN | CHC | — | 5.2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 75 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | CA | 1902, 1903 |
Most Similar Players
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Bobby Keefe (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Bobby Keefe: the record in brief
According to the bio, Bobby Keefe debuted on April 15, 1907 and played a final game on July 26, 1912. By club, Keefe's seasons break down as the New York Highlanders (1907) and the Cincinnati Reds (1911 to 1912). Keefe played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on June 16, 1882, in Folsom, CA, USA, Keefe was listed at 155 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Keefe died on December 6, 1964, in Sacramento, CA, USA. Bobby Keefe was the playing name; the full given name is Robert Francis.
Keefe pitched in 75 games, starting 35, and finished with a 16-21 record and 3.14 ERA. The same table counts 154 strikeouts and 15 complete games. Keefe's 3.14 ERA was close to the 3.09 league figure for those seasons. 1911 brought Keefe a season-high 12 wins. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 2.69 in 1911, when the league's was 3.37.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bobby Keefe
- What years did Bobby Keefe play?
- Bobby Keefe played in Major League Baseball from 1907 to 1912.
- Was Bobby Keefe a pitcher?
- Yes. Bobby Keefe pitched in the major leagues, recording 16 wins and 154 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bobby Keefe hit?
- Bobby Keefe hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did Bobby Keefe play for?
- Bobby Keefe played for 2 teams: the New York Highlanders (1907) and the Cincinnati Reds (1911–1912).
- What were Bobby Keefe's career stats?
- In 75 games, Bobby Keefe went 16-21 with a 3.14 ERA, 154 strikeouts, 360.2 innings pitched, and 8 saves.
- What position did Bobby Keefe play?
- Bobby Keefe played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bobby Keefe and how much did he weigh?
- Bobby Keefe was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 155 pounds.
- What was Bobby Keefe's career ERA?
- Bobby Keefe finished with a 3.14 career ERA, going 16-21 with 154 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bobby Keefe have?
- Bobby Keefe recorded 154 career strikeouts.
- Is Bobby Keefe in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bobby Keefe has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.