Dave McKeough
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1890-1891)
Dave McKeough was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1891 for the Rochester Broncos and the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 2 seasons. In 77 career games, he hit .232 with 63 hits and 23 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 / —
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 158 lb
- Died
- 7/11/1901 in Utica, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1890-04-22
- Last Game
- 1891-06-12
Full name: David John McKeough
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 272 | 42 | 63 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 14 | 37 | 6 | .232 | .324 | .261 | .585 | -529 |
Career AVG .232 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.
Career OBP .324 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .261 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.
Career OPS .585 vs. league average .683 across their career seasons — 14.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | RC2 | AA | 62 | 218 | 38 | 49 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 14 | 29 | 0 | .225 | .260 (-14%) | .336 (-6%) | .351 (-29%) | .687 (-18%) | -538.7 |
| 1891 | PH4 | AA | 15 | 54 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 6 | .259 | .254 (+2%) | .331 (+7%) | .343 (-8%) | .675 (-1%) | 9.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 77 | 272 | 42 | 63 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 14 | 37 | 6 | .232 | — | — | — | — | -529 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 61 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 14 |
Dave McKeough: the record in brief
The profile opens with Dave McKeough's first major league game on April 22, 1890; the last one listed came on June 12, 1891. By club, McKeough's seasons break down as the Rochester Broncos (1890) and the Philadelphia Athletics (1891). McKeough played primarily as a catcher. The bio adds a birth date on December 1, 1863, in Utica, NY, USA and a listed size of 158 pounds on a 5-foot-7 frame. McKeough died on July 11, 1901, in Utica, NY, USA. Dave McKeough was the playing name; the full given name is David John.
Across 77 games at the plate, McKeough's career line reads 63 hits in 272 at bats for a .232 average, plus 23 RBI. Reaching base at a .324 clip and slugging .261, McKeough finished with a .585 OPS. Over the seasons McKeough played, league hitters batted .258; the .232 career figure is 10.1% below that. McKeough collected a career-high 49 hits in 1890. 1890 brought the most runs batted in, 20. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .225 in 1890, did not top the league's .260.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave McKeough
- What years did Dave McKeough play?
- Dave McKeough played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1891.
- Was Dave McKeough a pitcher?
- No. Dave McKeough was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Dave McKeough hit?
- Dave McKeough hit 0 career home runs with 63 hits.
- What teams did Dave McKeough play for?
- Dave McKeough played for 2 teams: the Rochester Broncos (1890) and the Philadelphia Athletics (1891).
- What were Dave McKeough's career stats?
- In 77 games, Dave McKeough had 63 hits, 23 RBI, 42 runs, and 14 stolen bases, with a .232 batting average.
- What position did Dave McKeough play?
- Dave McKeough played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dave McKeough and how much did he weigh?
- Dave McKeough was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 158 pounds.
- What was Dave McKeough's career batting average?
- Dave McKeough batted .232 over his career, with 63 hits in 272 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dave McKeough have?
- Dave McKeough drove in 23 runs in his career.
- Is Dave McKeough in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave McKeough has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.