Keith McDonald
Born: 2/8/1973 in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan
MLB Debut: 2000-07-04 | Final Game: 2001-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: William Keith McDonald
Biography
Keith McDonald was a professional baseball player born in 1973, who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2000 and 2001. Primarily serving as a position player, McDonald had a brief yet impactful career, appearing in a total of 8 games. He showcased a remarkable batting average of .333, a number that highlighted his ability to make significant contributions during his limited time on the field.
Over the course of his career, McDonald collected 3 hits, all of which were home runs, resulting in 5 RBIs. His power at the plate, particularly in such a small sample size, underscored his potential as a slugger during the early 2000s, an era characterized by increased offensive production in baseball. While his career was short-lived, McDonald's ability to produce runs in high-leverage situations left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. His time in the majors may have been brief, but he remains a part of baseball history for those memorable moments.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.455 | 1.333 | 1.788 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | STL | NL | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.429 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | STL | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 6 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SLN | C | 4 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | SLN | C | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress College | Cypress | CA | 1993 |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu | CA | 1994 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City | UT | 1992 |