Keith McDonald
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2001)
Keith McDonald was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2001 for the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 2 seasons. In 8 career games, he hit .333 with 3 hits, 3 home runs, and 5 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-07-04
- Last Game
- 2001-09-28
Full name: William Keith McDonald
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 | .333 | .455 | 1.333 | 1.788 | 0 |
Career AVG .333 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +24.7% above league average.
Career OBP .455 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +34.2% above league average.
Career SLG 1.333 vs. league average .432 across their career seasons — +208.7% above league average.
Career OPS 1.788 vs. league average .771 across their career seasons — +132.0% above league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SLN | NL | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .429 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | SLN | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 8 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | .400 |
| Away | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .250 |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-09-28 | STL | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-24 | STL | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-07-16 | STL | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-07-15 | STL | CHW | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-07-13 | STL | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-07-08 | STL | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-07-06 | STL | CIN | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000-07-04 | STL | CIN | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Keith McDonald: the record in brief
According to the bio, Keith McDonald debuted on July 4, 2000 and played a final game on September 28, 2001. All of the seasons listed were played for the St. Louis Cardinals. At 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds, McDonald is listed as a catcher. McDonald threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. McDonald was born on February 8, 1973, in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan. The bio lists the given name William Keith.
In 8 games and 9 at bats, McDonald batted .333 with 3 hits, plus 3 homers and 5 RBI. Measured against the leagues McDonald played in, the .333 career average compares with a .267 league average over the same seasons, 24.7% above the league. By OPS the gap is 132.0% above league average (1.788 against .771). McDonald collected a career-high 3 hits in 2000.
The position breakdown shows 6 games, all at catcher.
The college table lists Cypress College in 1993.
Frequently Asked Questions about Keith McDonald
- What years did Keith McDonald play?
- Keith McDonald played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2001.
- Was Keith McDonald a pitcher?
- No. Keith McDonald was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Keith McDonald hit?
- Keith McDonald hit 3 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What was Keith McDonald's career batting average?
- Keith McDonald batted .333 over his career, with 3 hits in 9 at bats.
- How many RBI did Keith McDonald have?
- Keith McDonald drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Keith McDonald in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Keith McDonald has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.