Mike Kekich
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1965-1977)
Mike Kekich was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1977 for 5 teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 13 seasons. Across 235 career appearances, he went 39-51 with a 4.59 ERA and 497 strikeouts. He also batted .120 with 0 home runs.
- 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 / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 196 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1965-06-09
- Last Game
- 1977-10-01
Full name: Michael Dennis Kekich
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | LAN | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.1 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 9.58 | 3.50 (-174%) | -921.4 |
| 1968 | LAN | NL | 2 | 10 | 25 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 115.0 | 116 | 50 | 46 | 84 | 3.91 | 2.98 (-31%) | -533.8 |
| 1969 | NYA | AL | 4 | 6 | 28 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 105.0 | 91 | 53 | 49 | 66 | 4.54 | 3.61 (-26%) | -1201.3 |
| 1970 | NYA | AL | 6 | 3 | 26 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 98.2 | 103 | 53 | 55 | 63 | 4.83 | 3.89 (-24%) | -1872.9 |
| 1971 | NYA | AL | 10 | 9 | 37 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 170.1 | 167 | 77 | 82 | 93 | 4.07 | 3.47 (-17%) | -1691.8 |
| 1972 | NYA | AL | 10 | 13 | 29 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 175.1 | 172 | 72 | 76 | 78 | 3.70 | 3.26 (-13%) | -2533.5 |
| 1973 | NYA | AL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.2 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 9.20 | 3.75 (-146%) | -892.2 |
| 1973 | CLE | AL | 1 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 73 | 39 | 35 | 26 | 7.02 | 3.75 (-87%) | -1799.6 |
| 1975 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 31.1 | 33 | 13 | 21 | 19 | 3.73 | 3.71 (-1%) | -394.8 |
| 1977 | SEA | AL | 5 | 4 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 90.0 | 90 | 56 | 51 | 55 | 5.60 | 4.00 (-40%) | -2038.9 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 39 | 51 | 235 | 112 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 860.2 | 875 | 439 | 442 | 497 | 4.59 | — | -13,880 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 238 | 209 | 11 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 51 | .120 | .140 | .134 | .274 | -874 |
Career AVG .120 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 52.4% below league average.
Career OBP .140 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 56.1% below league average.
Career SLG .134 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 64.0% below league average.
Career OPS .274 vs. league average .691 across their career seasons — 60.3% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | LAN | NL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1968 | LAN | NL | 25 | 37 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .081 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | NYA | AL | 28 | 27 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1970 | NYA | AL | 26 | 32 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .094 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | NYA | AL | 37 | 52 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .154 | .249 (-38%) | .316 (-42%) | .365 (-58%) | .682 (-50%) | -392.3 |
| 1972 | NYA | AL | 29 | 59 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14 | .136 | .243 (-44%) | .310 (-56%) | .353 (-52%) | .664 (-54%) | -481.5 |
| 1973 | NYA | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | CLE | AL | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | TEX | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | SEA | AL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 238 | 209 | 11 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 51 | .120 | — | — | — | — | -874 | ||
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 (473 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 116 | 92 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 4 | .098 |
| Away | 122 | 117 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 8 | .137 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 114 | 436.0 | 419 | 194 | 201 | 255 | 4.00 |
| Away | 121 | 424.1 | 456 | 246 | 241 | 242 | 5.22 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-10-01 | SEA | CHW | L | 3.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1977-09-14 | SEA | MIL | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977-09-10 | SEA | TEX | L | 5.1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 1977-09-05 | SEA | KCR | — | 7.2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| 1977-08-30 | SEA | NYY | — | 0.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-08-28 | SEA | CLE | — | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-08-24 | SEA | TOR | — | 2.2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977-08-20 | SEA | DET | — | 2.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977-08-18 | SEA | MIN | — | 6.1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1977-08-15 | SEA | DET | — | 2.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | LAN | P | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | LAN | P | 25 | 20 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | NYA | P | 28 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | NYA | P | 26 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | NYA | P | 37 | 24 | 5 | 37 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 | NYA | P | 29 | 28 | 4 | 26 | 0 | 3 |
| 1973 | NYA | P | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973 | CLE | P | 16 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | TEX | P | 23 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | SEA | P | 41 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 235 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
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Mike Kekich: the record in brief
June 9, 1965 and October 1, 1977 bracket Mike Kekich's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Kekich's seasons break down as the Los Angeles Dodgers (1965 to 1968), the New York Yankees (1969 through 1973), the Cleveland Indians (1973), the Texas Rangers (1975), and the Seattle Mariners (1977). At 196 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame, Kekich is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Kekich threw left-handed and batted right-handed. Kekich was born on April 2, 1945, in San Diego, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Michael Dennis.
Kekich's career pitching line is 39 wins, 51 losses and a 4.59 ERA over 235 appearances. The totals include 497 strikeouts. Against a 3.59 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.59 mark was 27.8% worse. No season topped the 10 wins of 1971. 1972 was Kekich's sharpest full season, a 3.70 ERA against the league's 3.26.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Kekich
- What years did Mike Kekich play?
- Mike Kekich played in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1977.
- Was Mike Kekich a pitcher?
- Yes. Mike Kekich pitched in the major leagues, recording 39 wins and 497 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Mike Kekich hit?
- Mike Kekich hit 0 career home runs with 25 hits.
- What teams did Mike Kekich play for?
- Mike Kekich played for 5 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (1965, 1968), the New York Yankees (1969–1973), the Cleveland Indians (1973), the Texas Rangers (1975), and the Seattle Mariners (1977).
- What were Mike Kekich's career stats?
- In 235 games, Mike Kekich went 39-51 with a 4.59 ERA, 497 strikeouts, 860.2 innings pitched, and 6 saves. At the plate he had 25 hits and 0 home runs.
- What position did Mike Kekich play?
- Mike Kekich played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Kekich and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Kekich was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 196 pounds.
- What was Mike Kekich's career ERA?
- Mike Kekich finished with a 4.59 career ERA, going 39-51 with 497 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mike Kekich have?
- Mike Kekich recorded 497 career strikeouts.
- Is Mike Kekich in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Kekich has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.