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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | SDP | NL | 27 | 43 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 0.209 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | KCR | AL | 94 | 274 | 41 | 88 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 33 | 8 | 14 | 21 | 0.321 | 435.3 |
| 1996 | KCR | AL | 138 | 433 | 49 | 118 | 33 | 3 | 7 | 55 | 11 | 30 | 40 | 0.273 | -559.1 |
| 1997 | ATL | NL | 96 | 147 | 25 | 41 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 32 | 0 | 14 | 17 | 0.279 | 160.3 |
| 1998 | ATL | NL | 109 | 366 | 50 | 94 | 21 | 0 | 9 | 37 | 2 | 29 | 37 | 0.257 | -581.5 |
| 1999 | ATL | NL | 108 | 161 | 20 | 42 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 19 | 21 | 0.261 | -519.1 |
| 2000 | ATL | NL | 113 | 275 | 32 | 73 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 32 | 4 | 29 | 31 | 0.265 | -716.6 |
| 2001 | ATL | NL | 104 | 178 | 17 | 39 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 16 | 22 | 0.219 | -746.6 |
| 2002 | ATL | NL | 128 | 296 | 34 | 64 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 32 | 0 | 27 | 50 | 0.216 | -1114.4 |
| 2003 | SDP | NL | 62 | 95 | 18 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 19 | 0.242 | 8.5 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | SDN | 2B | 5 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | SDN | 3B | 13 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | SDN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | SDN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | KCA | 2B | 61 | 52 | 106 | 160 | 7 | 43 |
| 1995 | KCA | 3B | 17 | 11 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | KCA | 2B | 84 | 61 | 110 | 206 | 8 | 54 |
| 1996 | KCA | 3B | 55 | 44 | 27 | 75 | 5 | 5 |
| 1997 | ATL | 2B | 20 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 1 | 9 |
| 1997 | ATL | 3B | 11 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | ATL | 2B | 97 | 86 | 130 | 250 | 6 | 56 |
| 1998 | ATL | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | ATL | 2B | 25 | 18 | 26 | 58 | 0 | 11 |
| 1999 | ATL | 3B | 10 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | ATL | 2B | 74 | 53 | 103 | 177 | 6 | 32 |
| 2000 | ATL | 3B | 18 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | ATL | 2B | 47 | 34 | 65 | 85 | 0 | 20 |
| 2001 | ATL | 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | ATL | 2B | 89 | 72 | 141 | 230 | 8 | 46 |
| 2002 | ATL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | SDN | 2B | 27 | 14 | 37 | 33 | 1 | 8 |
| 2003 | SDN | 3B | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
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 |