Bill Keen
Born: 8/16/1892 in Oglethorpe, GA, USA
Died: 7/16/1947 in South Point, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-08-08 | Final Game: 1911-10-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 181 lbs
Full name: William Brown Keen
Biography
Bill Keen, born in 1892, had a brief stint in Major League Baseball that spanned from August 8, 1911, to October 9, 1911. As a position player, Keen participated in a total of 6 games during his time in the league. Despite the challenges of making an impact in such a limited opportunity, he faced the competitive environment of early 20th-century baseball, a time when the sport was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-oriented game.
Throughout his career, Keen struggled to find success at the plate, finishing with a batting average of 0.0, and he recorded no hits, home runs, RBIs, or stolen bases. His time in the spotlight was fleeting, but like many players of his era, he contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the fierce competition and the many aspiring athletes who sought to leave their mark in the major leagues, even if only for a moment.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.125 | 0.000 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | PIT | NL | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | PIT | 1B | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |