Bob Keating
From BR Bullpen
Robert Edward Keating
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 4", Weight 190 lb.
- Debut August 27, 1887
- Final Game August 27, 1887
- Born September 22, 1862 in Springfield, MA USA
- Died January 19, 1922 in Springfield, MA USA
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Keating invented the rubber home plate, which is still used today. Previously, the plate was made of stone, iron, or wood, all of which caused injuries.
