Charlie Keller
| Charlie Keller | |
|---|---|
| Outfielder | |
| Born: September 12, 1916 Middletown, Maryland, U.S. | |
| Died: May 23, 1990 (aged 73) Frederick, Maryland, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 22, 1939, for the New York Yankees | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 14, 1952, for the New York Yankees | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .286 |
| Home runs | 189 |
| Runs batted in | 760 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Charles Ernest Keller (September 12, 1916 – May 23, 1990) was an American professional baseball player. He played as a left fielder in Major League Baseball from 1939 through 1952 for the New York Yankees (1939–1943, 1945–1949, 1952) and Detroit Tigers (1950–1951). A native of Middletown, Maryland, he batted left-handed and threw right-handed. His ability to hit massive fly balls and home runs earned him the nickname "King Kong".