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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | OAK | AL | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.7 | 39 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 4.85 | -535.1 |
| 1978 | OAK | AL | 8 | 15 | 32 | 32 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 197.3 | 178 | 71 | 85 | 108 | 3.24 | 1287.4 |
| 1979 | OAK | AL | 2 | 17 | 30 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 176.7 | 220 | 99 | 78 | 95 | 5.04 | -1934.3 |
| 1980 | OAK | AL | 16 | 13 | 34 | 32 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 250.0 | 218 | 81 | 94 | 121 | 2.92 | -2487.7 |
| 1981 | OAK | AL | 10 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 140.3 | 125 | 53 | 45 | 60 | 3.40 | -514.8 |
| 1982 | OAK | AL | 11 | 18 | 34 | 34 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 209.3 | 233 | 133 | 101 | 75 | 5.72 | -11005.2 |
| 1983 | NYY | AL | 3 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55.7 | 59 | 32 | 20 | 26 | 5.17 | - |
| 1983 | OAK | AL | 2 | 3 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.0 | 50 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 5.52 | -1988.8 |
| 1985 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 4.50 | - |
| 1986 | CHC | NL | 2 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 36 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 4.97 | - |
| 1986 | HOU | NL | 3 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.0 | 22 | 12 | 18 | 25 | 3.09 | -754.1 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | OAK | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | OAK | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | OAK | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | OAK | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | OAK | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | OAK | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | NYY | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | OAK | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | STL | NL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | CHC | NL | 19 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | HOU | NL | 10 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.364 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | OAK | P | 7 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | OAK | P | 32 | 32 | 21 | 31 | 2 | 2 |
| 1979 | OAK | P | 30 | 28 | 23 | 28 | 3 | 5 |
| 1980 | OAK | P | 34 | 32 | 23 | 28 | 3 | 2 |
| 1981 | OAK | P | 19 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| 1982 | OAK | P | 34 | 34 | 9 | 20 | 3 | 2 |
| 1983 | NYA | P | 12 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | OAK | P | 14 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | SLN | P | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | CHN | P | 19 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | HOU | P | 10 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 215 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Pitcher of the Month | April |
| 1980 | TSN Comeback Player of the Year |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | CHN | NL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $100,000 | ||