John Keefe
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1890)
John Keefe was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1890 for the Syracuse Stars. Across 43 career appearances, he went 17-24 with a 4.32 ERA and 120 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
- — / L
- Died
- 8/10/1937 in Fitchburg, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1890-04-28
- Last Game
- 1890-10-11
Full name: John Thomas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | SR2 | AA | 17 | 24 | 43 | 41 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 352.3 | 355 | 169 | 148 | 120 | 4.32 | 3.88 (-11%) | -1379.7 |
| Career · 1 season | 17 | 24 | 43 | 41 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 352.1 | 355 | 169 | 148 | 120 | 4.32 | — | -1,380 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 157 | 10 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .191 | .211 | .191 | .402 | -1,008 |
Career AVG .191 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.
Career OBP .211 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 37.3% below league average.
Career SLG .191 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 45.6% below league average.
Career OPS .402 vs. league average .688 across their career seasons — 41.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | SR2 | AA | 43 | 157 | 10 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .191 | .260 (-27%) | .336 (-37%) | .351 (-46%) | .687 (-42%) | -1007.8 |
| Career · 1 season | 43 | 157 | 10 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .191 | — | — | — | — | -1,008 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 43 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | MA | 1889 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
John Keefe (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Keefe
- Was John Keefe a pitcher?
- Yes. John Keefe pitched in the major leagues, recording 17 wins and 120 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did John Keefe hit?
- John Keefe hit 0 career home runs with 30 hits.
- What was John Keefe's career batting average?
- John Keefe batted .191 over his career, with 30 hits in 157 at bats.
- How many RBI did John Keefe have?
- John Keefe drove in 5 runs in his career.
- What was John Keefe's career ERA?
- John Keefe finished with a 4.32 career ERA, going 17-24 with 120 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did John Keefe have?
- John Keefe recorded 120 career strikeouts.