Matt Keough, baseball player, 1977-1986

Matt Keough

Born: 7/3/1955 in Pomona, CA, USA

Died: 5/1/2020 in Trabuca Canyon, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-03 | Final Game: 1986-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Matthew Lon Keough

Biography

Matt Keough, born in 1955, was a professional baseball pitcher who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 1977 until his retirement in 1986. Over the course of his career, Keough played for several teams, demonstrating a competitive spirit and a commitment to his craft. He concluded his tenure with a win-loss record of 58-84 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.17, while notching 590 strikeouts. Notably, he was selected as an All-Star during his career, highlighting his talent and recognition among peers during a time when the game was evolving towards a more offense-driven style. Keough's career spanned a dynamic era in baseball, transitioning through the late 1970s and into the mid-1980s, a period characterized by shifts in pitching strategies and player development. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a pitcher was pivotal in various rotations, where he often showcased his ability to manage games effectively. His legacy remains that of a dedicated athlete who contributed to the teams he played for, leaving an imprint in baseball history as a reliable left-handed pitcher during a transformative time in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
58 84 215 175 53 7 0 1190.0 1190 552 132 510 590 4.17 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
217 18 1 6 1 0 0 0 1 0 4 0.333 0.333 0.389 0.722 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1981 ALCS OAK 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 1 1 0 8.3 7 1 6 4 1.08

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1981 ALCS OAK 0 1 1 1 0 8.3 7 1 6 4 1.08

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 215 175 98 141 16 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 215
Designated Hitter 2

Awards & Honors

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1986 CHN NL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $100,000