[Afino]

#9 - Willie Keith - 2B/SS/1B

Age: 27 (birthday: 9/1/1873)
From: Gautier, MS
Height/Weight: 5'8/188
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Salary: $2,570
Big League Service Time: 2 years, 76 days
Popularity: Unknown

Speed: 24/100
Steal: 16/100

1B Rating: 100
2B Rating: 71
SS Rating: 81

Acquired: Inaugural draft, Round 9, Pick 1 by St. Louis

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Every team needs a few scrappy utility infielders to round out the roster. Keith is just that. Versatile defensively, I've used him all around the infield to better maximize this team's talent.

Unfortunately, his bat leaves something to be desired: Only a .276 OBP and barely above replacement with the bat. However, his scouting report paints a little rosier picture. Maybe he's just in an early-season slump. Also, he can't take a walk to save his life.

You'd figure for a small guy that plays middle infield, he'd be fast? Nope. Speed isn't a part of his game, which is a common theme among Cardinals players (John Burt excepted)

1901 Stats:

.252/.276/.335, 230 AB, 22 R, 58 H, 12 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 32 RBI, 6 BB, 18 K