Ron Keller
Born: 6/3/1943 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1966-07-09 | Final Game: 1968-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Ronald Lee Keller
Biography
Ron Keller, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the sport during the late 1960s. Keller's career spanned from July 9, 1966, to September 27, 1968, during a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing significant changes, including the advent of the expansion era. As a position player, he appeared in a total of 11 games, though his offensive contributions were limited; he finished his career without any hits, runs batted in, or home runs, resulting in a batting average of .0.
Despite his limited playing time, Keller's presence in the major leagues is noteworthy, as he was part of the competitive landscape of baseball during a transformative period. The late 1960s saw the rise of powerful pitchers and a shift in how the game was played, making each player's role crucial to their team's success. While Keller's statistical output may not reflect a long or impactful career, his journey to the major leagues adds to the tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the challenges faced by players striving to make their mark in a highly competitive sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.3 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 3.38 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5.06 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 2.81 | -237.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | MIN | AL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | MIN | AL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | MIN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | MIN | P | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 9 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Bloomington | Bloomington | IN | 1963, 1964, 1965 |