Bob Keegan
Born: 8/4/1920 in Rochester, NY, USA
Died: 6/20/2001 in Rochester, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1953-05-24 | Final Game: 1958-07-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 207 lbs
Full name: Robert Charles Keegan
Biography
Bob Keegan, born in 1920, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1953 to 1958. Known for his competitive spirit and effective pitching style, Keegan made a significant impact during his time in Major League Baseball. He finished his career with a record of 40 wins and 36 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.66, and tallied 198 strikeouts alongside five saves. His performance on the mound earned him a place in the 1955 All-Star Game, highlighting his status as one of the prominent pitchers of his era.
Keegan played during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the tail end of the post-war era when the league was evolving in terms of player talent and strategy. His ability to compete at a high level, combined with his contributions to his teams, reflected the competitive nature of the game during the mid-1950s. Although his career was relatively brief, Keegan's achievements and his role as a reliable pitcher left an indelible mark on the teams he represented.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 36 | 135 | 87 | 29 | 6 | 5 | 644.7 | 668 | 262 | 70 | 233 | 198 | 3.66 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | CHW | AL | 7 | 5 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 98.7 | 80 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 2.74 | - |
| 1954 | CHW | AL | 16 | 9 | 31 | 27 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 209.7 | 211 | 72 | 82 | 61 | 3.09 | - |
| 1955 | CHW | AL | 2 | 5 | 18 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 58.7 | 83 | 38 | 28 | 29 | 5.83 | - |
| 1956 | CHW | AL | 5 | 7 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 105.3 | 119 | 46 | 35 | 32 | 3.93 | - |
| 1957 | CHW | AL | 10 | 8 | 30 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 142.7 | 131 | 56 | 37 | 36 | 3.53 | - |
| 1958 | CHW | AL | 0 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.7 | 44 | 20 | 18 | 8 | 6.07 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | 196 | 14 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 31 | 0.163 | 0.218 | 0.184 | 0.401 | -759.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | CHW | AL | 22 | 28 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.321 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | CHW | AL | 32 | 75 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0.120 | -759.2 |
| 1955 | CHW | AL | 18 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | CHW | AL | 20 | 32 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | CHW | AL | 30 | 39 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0.103 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | CHW | AL | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 135 | 76 | 25 | 117 | 3 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | CHA | P | 22 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 2 |
| 1954 | CHA | P | 31 | 27 | 5 | 36 | 1 | 3 |
| 1955 | CHA | P | 18 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | CHA | P | 20 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | CHA | P | 30 | 20 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 1 |
| 1958 | CHA | P | 14 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 135 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg | PA | 1941, 1942, 1943 |