Larry McKeon
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1886)
Larry McKeon was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1886 for the Indianapolis Hoosiers, the Cincinnati Red Stockings, and the Kansas City Cowboys, a span of 3 seasons. Across 116 career appearances, he went 46-64 with a 3.71 ERA and 474 strikeouts. He also batted .202 with 0 home runs.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 168 lb
- Died
- 7/18/1915 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-05-01
- Last Game
- 1886-09-15
Full name: Lawrence G. McKeon
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | IN2 | AA | 18 | 41 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 2 | 0 | 512.0 | 488 | 199 | 94 | 308 | 3.50 | 3.11 (-13%) | -1618.7 |
| 1885 | CN2 | AA | 20 | 13 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 290.0 | 273 | 92 | 50 | 117 | 2.86 | 3.03 (+6%) | 637.4 |
| 1886 | CN2 | AA | 8 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 156.0 | 174 | 88 | 54 | 46 | 5.08 | 3.37 (-51%) | -2876.3 |
| 1886 | KCN | NL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 44 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 10.71 | 3.37 (-218%) | -308.8 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 46 | 64 | 116 | 115 | 110 | 4 | 0 | 979.0 | 979 | 404 | 206 | 474 | 3.71 | — | -4,166 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | 455 | 52 | 92 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .202 | .204 | .253 | .457 | -1,533 |
Career AVG .202 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.
Career OBP .204 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.
Career SLG .253 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.
Career OPS .457 vs. league average .616 across their career seasons — 25.9% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | IN2 | AA | 70 | 250 | 29 | 53 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .212 | .243 (-13%) | .278 (-23%) | .327 (-23%) | .606 (-23%) | -788.8 |
| 1885 | CN2 | AA | 33 | 121 | 14 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .165 | .244 (-32%) | .287 (-43%) | .325 (-36%) | .613 (-39%) | -665.4 |
| 1886 | CN2 | AA | 19 | 75 | 9 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .253 | .246 (+3%) | .302 (-16%) | .331 (+8%) | .634 (-3%) | -78.7 |
| 1886 | KCN | NL | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | -78.7 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 125 | 455 | 52 | 92 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .202 | — | — | — | — | -1,611 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 8 | 0 | 60 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 2B | 4 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 116 | 0 | 62 | 202 | 23 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | IN2 | 1B | 6 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 1884 | IN2 | 2B | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | IN2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | IN2 | P | 61 | 0 | 35 | 124 | 20 | 1 |
| 1885 | CN2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1885 | CN2 | P | 33 | 0 | 18 | 41 | 1 | 0 |
| 1886 | CN2 | 1B | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1886 | CN2 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1886 | CN2 | P | 19 | 0 | 7 | 32 | 2 | 1 |
| 1886 | KCN | P | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 116 |
| First Base | 8 |
| Second Base | 4 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Larry McKeon (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Larry McKeon
- What years did Larry McKeon play?
- Larry McKeon played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1886.
- Was Larry McKeon a pitcher?
- Yes. Larry McKeon pitched in the major leagues, recording 46 wins and 474 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Larry McKeon hit?
- Larry McKeon hit 0 career home runs with 92 hits.
- What was Larry McKeon's career batting average?
- Larry McKeon batted .202 over his career, with 92 hits in 455 at bats.
- How many RBI did Larry McKeon have?
- Larry McKeon drove in 17 runs in his career.
- What was Larry McKeon's career ERA?
- Larry McKeon finished with a 3.71 career ERA, going 46-64 with 474 strikeouts.