Willie Keeler - Definition and Overview

Willie Keeler on a 1909-1911 American Tobacco Company baseball card (White Borders (T206)).

William Henry Keeler (March 3, 1872 - January 1, 1923), nicknamed "Wee Willie", was a right fielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1892 to 1910, primarily for the Baltimore Orioles and Brooklyn Superbas in the National League, and the New York Highlanders in the American League. Keeler was a remarkable hitter known for his ability to "hit 'em where they ain't", compiling a .341 batting average over his career. He twice led his league in batting average, and three times in hits. He was one of the smaller players to play the game, standing approximately 5'7" and weighing 140 pounds, resulting in his nickname. Keeler was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939.

External links

• Baseball Hall of Fame (http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/hofers_and_honorees/hofer_bios/keeler_willie.htm)
• Baseball-Reference.com (http://www.baseball-reference.com/k/keelewi01.shtml) - career statistics and analysis

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