Hall of Fame 2012 - Jeff Keener

Jeff Keener (1980-81) compiled a 20-5 pitching record during his two seasons with the Wildcats and still holds UK career records with a 2.01 ERA. He allowed only 5.1 hits per nine innings en route to a career winning percentage of .800, which is second in school history. His senior All-American year featured the best single-season pitching performance ever at UK, with a 13-1 record, 0.51 ERA and just 3.9 hits per nine innings, all of which continue as school records. Keener helped lead the team to a then-school-record 39 wins in 1981, advancing to the finals of the SEC Tournament. During his junior season, Keener led the SEC in strikeouts. The UK star was drafted by St. Louis Cardinals and played two years in the major leagues.