Walt McKeel
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Walt McKeel
| Born: | January 17, 1972 |
| Birthplace: | Wilson, North Carolina |
| Hometown: | |
| Height: | 6' 2" |
| Weight: | 200 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1990: 3rd Round by the Boston Red Sox |
| College: | |
| High School: | Greene County Central (NC) |
| Other Teams: | Colorado Rockies 2002 |
| Years with Boston: | 1996-1997 |
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Overall Career
Walt Thomas McKeel (born January 17, 1972 in Wilson, North Carolina) was drafted by the Red Sox in the 3rd round of the 1990 draft as a catcher with good power potential. He failed to hit in the minors, hitting only .133 in Rookie ball in 1991.
Hitless in three at-bats with the Red Sox in 1997, McKeel last saw action in the majors in 2002 with the Colorado Rockies.
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McKeel's Moments in the Sun
- July 16, 2002: Playing for the Rockies, McKeel collects his first major league hit and run scored in his first major league start.
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Trivia
- A replacement player during the Strike years, along with other future Red Sox Lou Merloni, Kevin Millar, Ron Mahay, Brian Daubach and Brendan Donnelly.
- Made his Major League debut as a defensive replacement in a 13-5 blowout loss to the Chicago White Sox.
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Transactions
- June 4, 1990: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 3rd round of the 1990 amateur draft. Player signed June 12, 1990.
- October 16, 1998: Granted Free Agency.
- December 16, 1998: Signed as a Free Agent with the Toronto Blue Jays.
- April 1, 1999: Released by the Toronto Blue Jays.
- April 10, 1999: Signed as a Free Agent with the Detroit Tigers.
- August 19, 1999: Released by the Detroit Tigers.
- February 15, 2000: Signed as a Free Agent with the Colorado Rockies.
- October 15, 2000: Granted Free Agency.
- January 8, 2001: Signed as a Free Agent with the Colorado Rockies.
- October 15, 2001: Granted Free Agency.
- December 1, 2001: Signed as a Free Agent with the Colorado Rockies.
- October 3, 2002: Released by the Colorado Rockies.
- February 11, 2003: Signed as a Free Agent with the New York Mets.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
