Keith Rowe Atherton (born February 19, 1959 in Newport News, Virginia), is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues primarily in relief from 1983-1989. Atherton played for the Oakland Athletics (1983-1986), Minnesota Twins (1986-1988) and Cleveland Indians (1989).

In 342 games, Atherton had a 33-41 record, with 26 saves, 349 strikeouts and a 3.99 ERA. He appeared in the 1987 World Series as a member of the Minnesota Twins.

He resides in Mathews, Virginia.^{[citation needed]}

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