Brian Keyser
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-1996)
Brian Keyser was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1996 for the Chicago White Sox, a span of 2 seasons. Across 51 career appearances, he went 6-8 with a 4.97 ERA and 67 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 110.1.
- 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-06-02
- Last Game
- 1996-09-29
Full name: Brian Lee Keyser
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | CHA | AL | 5 | 6 | 23 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92.1 | 114 | 51 | 27 | 48 | 4.97 | 4.45 (-12%) | 87.8 |
| 1996 | CHA | AL | 1 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 59.2 | 78 | 33 | 28 | 19 | 4.98 | 4.61 (-8%) | 22.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 6 | 8 | 51 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 152.0 | 192 | 84 | 55 | 67 | 4.97 | — | 110 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | CHA | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | CHA | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (102 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 82.0 | 102 | 47 | 28 | 38 | 5.16 |
| Away | 25 | 70.0 | 90 | 37 | 27 | 29 | 4.76 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-29 | CHW | MIN | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-19 | CHW | MIN | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-09-13 | CHW | BOS | — | 1.2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-09-06 | CHW | BOS | — | 2.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-07-25 | CHW | TEX | L | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-07-20 | CHW | KCR | L | 2.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-07-15 | CHW | MIN | — | 1.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-07-01 | CHW | MIN | — | 3.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-06-24 | CHW | LAA | — | 1.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996-06-21 | CHW | SEA | — | 3.0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 51 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CHA | AL | $145,000 |
| 1995 | CHA | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $254,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1987, 1988, 1989 |
Brian Keyser: the record in brief
Brian Keyser played a first major league game on June 2, 1995 and a last one on September 29, 1996. Keyser spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Chicago White Sox. The bio lists Keyser as a pitcher who threw and hit right-handed. Keyser is listed at 6'1" and 180 pounds. The birth record reads October 31, 1966, in Castro Valley, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Brian Lee.
Across 51 games (10 starts), Keyser recorded 6 wins against 8 losses with a 4.97 ERA. Also on Keyser's record: 67 strikeouts. Against a 4.54 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.97 mark was 9.7% worse. 1995 brought Keyser a season-high 5 wins. 1995 was Keyser's sharpest full season, a 4.97 ERA against the league's 4.45. By Pitcher PIV, Baseball Data Hub's measure of run prevention relative to each season's league, Keyser's career adds up to 110.1.
Recorded salaries add up to $254,000, topping out at $145,000 in 1996. Before the majors, Keyser played college baseball at Stanford University (1987, 1988, and 1989). Retrosheet box scores cover 102 of Keyser's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Every defensive appearance on record for Keyser, 51 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits Keyser with 15 putouts, 33 assists and 2 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Keyser
- What years did Brian Keyser play?
- Brian Keyser played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1996.
- Was Brian Keyser a pitcher?
- Yes. Brian Keyser pitched in the major leagues, recording 6 wins and 67 strikeouts.
- What was Brian Keyser's career ERA?
- Brian Keyser finished with a 4.97 career ERA, going 6-8 with 67 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Brian Keyser have?
- Brian Keyser recorded 67 career strikeouts.
- Is Brian Keyser in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brian Keyser has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Brian Keyser play for?
- Brian Keyser played for the Chicago White Sox.