Acquired just before the start of the 2009 season, the versatile Keppinger played for the Mets, Royals and Reds before joining the Astros. He split time at third base the first year then won the job at second base in 2010, leading the club in batting average and doubles.

The veteran was dealt midway through the 2011 season to San Francisco for pitchers Henry Sosa and Jason Stoffel.

Stats

Batting          G     AB    R   H   2B  3B  HR  RBI   BB   SO   SB  CS   AVG   SLG   OBA   OPS
2009            107   305   35   78  13   3   7   29   27   33    0   2  .256  .387  .320  .707
2010            137   514   62  148  34   1   6   59   51   36    4   1  .288  .393  .351  .744
2011             43   163   22   50   9   0   4   20    4    7    0   1  .307  .436  .320  .755
Totals          287   982  119  276  56   4  17  108   82   76    4   4  .281  .398  .336  .735

Astros Trades & Transactions

Mar 31. 2009 - Traded Drew Sutton (IF) to CIN-N for Jeff Keppinger (IF)

Jul 19, 2011 - Traded Jeff Keppinger (IF) to SF-N for Henry Sosa (P) and Jason Stoffel (P)

This Date in Astros History

May 17, 2009 - Ivan Rodriguez belts the 300th homer of his career in a 6-5 victory at Chicago. Wrigley fans toss back the momento, much to the catcher's delight. Chris Sampson picks up his first career save but does so only after allowing two runs in the ninth and needing Jeff Keppinger to catch a screaming liner with two men on for the final out. Sampson was pressed into service after three Houston relievers had been sent to the Disabled List and a fourth was dinged up the day before.

Jun 1, 2010 - Lance Berkman drives in five, including the game-winner with two out in the bottom of the ninth to nip the Nationals, 8-7. Berkman had a two-run double and an RBI single before his two-run liner to left won the game. Jeff Keppinger added three hits and Michael Bourn scored three times.