Hal Keller
Born: 7/7/1927 in Middletown, MD, USA
Died: 6/5/2012 in Sequim, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 1949-09-13 | Final Game: 1952-07-28
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Harold Kefauver Keller
Biography
Hal Keller was a professional baseball player born in 1927, who played in Major League Baseball from 1949 to 1952. He was primarily a position player during his brief career, which spanned a total of 25 games. Keller made his mark in the league with a batting average of .204, accumulating 11 hits, including one home run, and driving in five runs. Although his time in the majors was short-lived, he contributed to his teams with a competitive spirit typical of the era.
Keller's playing career unfolded in the post-World War II years, a time when baseball was experiencing a surge in popularity and the integration of African American players was beginning to reshape the game. While he did not achieve the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Keller's participation during this transformative period highlights the diverse tapestry of players who competed in the early 1950s. Despite his limited statistics, his contributions to the game remain a part of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 54 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.204 | 0.246 | 0.352 | 0.597 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | WSN | AL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | WSN | AL | 11 | 28 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | WSN | AL | 11 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.174 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 19 | 0 | 50 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | WS1 | C | 8 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | WS1 | C | 11 | 0 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 19 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland | College Park | MD | 1945 |