Jeff Keener
Born: 1/14/1959 in Pana, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1982-06-08 | Final Game: 1983-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Jeffrey Bruce Keener
Biography
Jeff Keener, born in 1959, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 until his last appearance on September 27, 1983. Known for his effective pitching style, Keener finished his brief career with a record of 1-1 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.7. Over his time in the majors, he recorded 29 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to generate swings and misses against opposing hitters. Despite not registering any saves, his contributions on the mound during the early 1980s reflected the competitive landscape of baseball during this period.
Keener's career unfolded in an era marked by both innovation and transition in pitching techniques and training methods. His time in the majors was relatively short but notable for a pitcher who demonstrated control and effectiveness in limited appearances. While he may not have had the longevity of some contemporaries, his performance in the league remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the challenges and triumphs faced by pitchers during that time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | 25 | 8 | 1 | 20 | 29 | 2.70 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 19 | 4 | 19 | 25 | 1.61 | - |
| 1983 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 8.31 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | STL | NL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | STL | NL | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 23 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | SLN | P | 19 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | SLN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 23 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg | IL | 1978, 1979 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington | KY | 1980, 1981 |