Jim Keesey

Jim Keesey was a professional baseball player born in 1902, whose career spanned from 1925 until June 25, 1930. He played primarily as a position player, making a modest yet notable impact in the early years of Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, Keesey appeared in 16 games, where he demonstrated his abilities at the plate by compiling a batting average of .294. This statistic reflects his capacity to contribute offensively during his limited time in the league, recording 5 hits and driving in 3 runs, though he did not hit any home runs. Keesey's time in baseball coincided with a transformative period in the sport, as the game was evolving from the deadball era into an age that would soon embrace more power hitting. While his career was brief, his performance in the games he played showcased the potential of a player who could have thrived in a different era or with more opportunities. Though he did not achieve long-term success or fame, Keesey remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.