Katsy Keifer

Born: 9/3/1891 in California, PA, USA

Died: 2/19/1927 in Outwood, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-10-08 | Final Game: 1914-10-08

Bats: B | Throws: L

Full name: Sherman Carl Keifer

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Biography

Katsy Keifer was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1891. He played in the Major Leagues during the early 20th century, a time when the sport was characterized by a transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Keifer's career spanned a brief period, with his Major League debut occurring on October 8, 1914, and concluding on the same day, marking him as a player with a notably short tenure in the big leagues. During his career, Keifer achieved a record of 1-0, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.0. He recorded 2 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters despite limited opportunities. Although he did not secure any saves, his performance during that singular game placed him among the ranks of pitchers who contributed to their teams during a pivotal era in baseball history. Keifer's brief appearance in the Major Leagues serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	6	2	0	2	2	2.00	0

Career ERA 2.00 vs. league average 2.93 across their career seasons — 31.7% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1914	IND	FL	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	6	2	2	2	2.00	2.93 (+32%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +30.6% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1914	IND	FL	1	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	1	4	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	IND	P	1	0	1	4	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1