Red McKee, baseball player, 1913-1916

Red McKee

Born: 7/20/1890 in Shawnee, OH, USA

Died: 8/5/1972 in Saginaw, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-04-19 | Final Game: 1916-09-19

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Raymond Ellis McKee

Biography

Red McKee, born in 1890, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1913 to 1916. Primarily known as a position player, McKee made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period characterized by the decline of the deadball era. He played a total of 189 games, showcasing his skills as a reliable contributor at the plate and in the field. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 110 hits, 2 home runs, and 49 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .254. His performance also included 9 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to contribute not just as a hitter but also on the base paths. McKee's playing style reflected the gritty determination typical of early 20th-century ballplayers, navigating both the challenges of the game and the evolving strategies of baseball during his time. While he may not have achieved the fame of some contemporaries, his contributions during his brief career remain a testament to the players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport. His tenure in the league ended in 1916, but the impact of players like McKee during this formative era of baseball continues to resonate in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
189 433 38 110 10 7 2 49 9 54 64 0.254 0.339 0.323 0.663 187.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 150 0 516 165 33 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 150