Keith Lampard, baseball player, 1969-1970

Keith Lampard

Born: 12/20/1945 in Warrington, Cheshire, England

Died: 8/30/2020 in Lincoln City, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-15 | Final Game: 1970-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 197 lbs

Full name: Christopher Keith Lampard

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Biography

Keith Lampard, born in 1945, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1970. His career spanned a brief period, during which he appeared in 62 games. Lampard recorded a total of 20 hits, including one home run, and drove in seven runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .238. Despite his limited time in the majors, he contributed to his teams with a steady presence on the field. Lampard's playing career occurred during a transitional phase in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and player dynamics. While he did not achieve the high-profile success of some contemporaries, his role as a player during this period reflected the dedication and talent required to compete at the highest level. After concluding his professional playing career on October 1, 1970, Lampard's legacy remained part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the journey of athletes who contributed to the game, albeit for a short duration.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
62 84 10 20 8 1 1 7 0 5 27 0.238 0.289 0.393 0.682 -94.6

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career SLG .393 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.682 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1969 HOU NL 9 12 2 3 0 0 1 2 0 0 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1970 HOU NL 53 72 8 17 8 1 0 5 0 5 24 0.236 .253 (-7%) .325 (-9%) .385 (-3%) .711 (-6%) -94.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 5 0 0 0
OF 17 7 23 3 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 HOU OF 1 1 3 1 0 0
1970 HOU 1B 2 0 5 0 0 0
1970 HOU OF 16 6 20 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Left Field 13
Right Field 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Oregon Eugene OR 1965