Rickey Keeton
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1981)
Rickey Keeton was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1981 for the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 2 seasons. Across 22 career appearances, he went 3-2 with a 4.95 ERA and 17 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-05-27
- Last Game
- 1981-08-25
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | ML4 | AL | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.1 | 35 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 4.76 | 3.84 (-24%) | -803.3 |
| 1981 | ML4 | AL | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.1 | 47 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 5.09 | 3.58 (-42%) | -806.5 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 2 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63.2 | 82 | 35 | 20 | 17 | 4.95 | — | -1,610 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | ML4 | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | ML4 | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (44 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 39.0 | 47 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 4.38 |
| Away | 11 | 24.2 | 35 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 5.47 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-25 | MIL | CHW | — | 0.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-08-23 | MIL | MIN | — | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-08-21 | MIL | MIN | — | 3.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981-08-19 | MIL | TEX | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-08-16 | MIL | TOR | — | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-08-14 | MIL | TOR | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981-08-12 | MIL | CLE | — | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-08-10 | MIL | CLE | W | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981-06-10 | MIL | TEX | — | 1.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1981-06-07 | MIL | KCR | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 22 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale | IL | 1976, 1977, 1978 |
Rickey Keeton: the record in brief
Rickey Keeton's major league career runs from a debut on May 27, 1980 to a final game on August 25, 1981. The team column never changes: it is the Milwaukee Brewers from 1980 to 1981. The bio lists Keeton as a pitcher who threw and hit right-handed. Keeton is listed at 6 feet, 2 inches and 190 pounds. The birth record reads March 18, 1957, in Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Across 22 games (5 starts), Keeton recorded 3 wins against 2 losses with a 4.95 ERA. Also on Keeton's record: 17 strikeouts. The league ERA over Keeton's seasons was 3.74, so the 4.95 figure ran 32.3% worse than average. In 1980, one of the busiest seasons, Keeton posted a 4.76 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.84.
Before the majors, Keeton played college baseball at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1976, 1977, and 1978). The game-log section draws on 44 games of Retrosheet box scores for Keeton.
Keeton appears at one position only: pitcher, in 22 games. Fielding on the mound produced 6 putouts and 9 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rickey Keeton
- What years did Rickey Keeton play?
- Rickey Keeton played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1981.
- Was Rickey Keeton a pitcher?
- Yes. Rickey Keeton pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 17 strikeouts.
- What teams did Rickey Keeton play for?
- Rickey Keeton played for one team, the Milwaukee Brewers (1980–1981).
- What were Rickey Keeton's career stats?
- In 22 games, Rickey Keeton went 3-2 with a 4.95 ERA, 17 strikeouts, and 63.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Rickey Keeton play?
- Rickey Keeton played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rickey Keeton and how much did he weigh?
- Rickey Keeton was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Rickey Keeton's career ERA?
- Rickey Keeton finished with a 4.95 career ERA, going 3-2 with 17 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Rickey Keeton have?
- Rickey Keeton recorded 17 career strikeouts.
- Is Rickey Keeton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rickey Keeton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.