Keith Lockhart, baseball player, 1994-2003

Keith Lockhart

Born: 11/10/1964 in Whittier, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1994-04-05 | Final Game: 2003-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Keith Virgil Lockhart

Biography

Keith Lockhart was a professional baseball player born in 1964, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1994 until his retirement in 2003. Over the course of his career, Lockhart played in 979 games, showcasing his versatility as a position player. He compiled a total of 591 hits, which included 44 home runs and 268 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .261. Lockhart also demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 30 stolen bases. Lockhart's playing style was characterized by his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. He spent significant time with the Atlanta Braves and the Kansas City Royals, among other franchises, and became known for his reliable glove and tenacity on the field. As a player in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Lockhart experienced the transition of the game into the home run era, and his contributions were instrumental in supporting his teams during a time of significant change in baseball dynamics.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
979 2268 290 591 117 17 44 268 30 195 268 0.261 0.319 0.385 0.704 -3633.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
37 87 11 25 3 3 1 8 7 14 0.287

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2002 NLDS1 ATL 5 12 1 4 0 0 1 4 2 4 0.333
2001 NLCS ATL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000
2001 NLDS1 ATL 1 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.500
2000 NLDS1 ATL 3 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.125
1999 NLCS ATL 3 5 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0.400
1999 NLDS1 ATL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1999 WS ATL 4 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.143
1998 NLDS1 ATL 3 12 2 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.333
1998 NLCS ATL 6 17 2 4 1 1 0 0 0 4 0.235
1997 NLDS2 ATL 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1997 NLCS ATL 5 16 4 8 1 1 0 3 1 1 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 529 407 745 1250 38 281
3B 133 81 50 149 12 10
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
SS 1 0 1 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 529
Third Base 133
Shortstop 1
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 25

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2003 SDN NL $500,000
2002 ATL NL $600,000
2001 ATL NL $800,000
2000 ATL NL $1,000,000
1999 ATL NL $1,000,000
1998 ATL NL $700,000
1997 ATL NL $290,000
1996 KCA AL $207,500
1995 KCA AL $124,000
1994 SDN NL $109,000
1990 CIN NL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $5,430,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oral Roberts University Tulsa OK 1985, 1986