Mick Kelleher

Born: 7/25/1947 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-09-01 | Final Game: 1982-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Michael Dennis Kelleher

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Biography

Mick Kelleher, born in 1947, was a versatile position player who had a ten-year career in Major League Baseball, spanning from 1972 until 1982. Known for his defensive capabilities and adaptability on the field, Kelleher played primarily as an infielder. Throughout his career, he appeared in 622 games, amassing 230 hits and driving in 65 runs. While he did not register any home runs, his contributions were often felt in the form of timely hits and base running, finishing with a batting average of .213 and nine stolen bases. Kelleher played during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the shifting dynamics of player roles and the evolving strategies of the game. His ability to fill various positions made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, and Detroit Tigers. Although he may not have been a star in terms of offensive output, Kelleher's work ethic and defensive skills earned him respect among his peers and contributed to the teams' successes during his tenure. After retiring from professional baseball on October 3, 1982, Kelleher left behind a legacy as a reliable player who exemplified the spirit of teamwork and perseverance.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
622	1081	108	230	32	6	0	65	9	74	133	0.213	0.266	0.253	0.520	-4628.9

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career SLG .253 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 33.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.520 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1972	STL	NL	23	63	5	10	2	1	1	0	6	15	0.159	.243 (-35%)	.310 (-25%)	.353 (-37%)	.664 (-32%)	-310.2
1973	STL	NL	43	38	4	7	2	0	2	0	4	11	0.184	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	HOU	NL	19	57	4	9	0	0	2	1	5	10	0.158	.256 (-39%)	.324 (-30%)	.369 (-57%)	.693 (-45%)	-393.7
1975	STL	NL	7	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	CHC	NL	124	337	28	77	12	1	22	0	15	32	0.228	.255 (-11%)	.320 (-18%)	.360 (-25%)	.681 (-22%)	-1382.8
1977	CHC	NL	63	122	14	28	5	2	11	0	9	12	0.230	.264 (-13%)	.329 (-13%)	.401 (-24%)	.730 (-19%)	-414.7
1978	CHC	NL	68	95	8	24	1	0	6	4	7	11	0.253	.257 (-2%)	.323 (-6%)	.378 (-30%)	.702 (-19%)	-291.1
1979	CHC	NL	73	142	14	36	4	1	10	2	7	9	0.254	.265 (-5%)	.329 (-10%)	.397 (-26%)	.727 (-19%)	-472.0
1980	CHC	NL	105	96	12	14	1	1	4	1	9	17	0.146	.264 (-45%)	.326 (-34%)	.387 (-54%)	.714 (-45%)	-812.7
1981	DET	AL	61	77	10	17	4	0	6	0	7	10	0.221	.255 (-14%)	.320 (-12%)	.368 (-26%)	.688 (-19%)	-253.3
1982	DET	AL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	LAA	AL	34	49	9	8	1	0	1	1	5	5	0.163	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	160	79	229	349	13	64
3B	169	51	63	147	10	12
SS	283	183	345	652	25	114

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1972	SLN	SS	23	23	60	61	2	14
1973	SLN	SS	42	14	30	55	4	10
1974	HOU	SS	18	16	23	62	5	10
1975	SLN	SS	7	0	3	7	1	1
1976	CHN	2B	5	5	8	14	1	4
1976	CHN	3B	22	8	12	21	2	1
1976	CHN	SS	101	89	147	289	9	52
1977	CHN	2B	40	25	65	99	4	16
1977	CHN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1977	CHN	SS	14	5	13	27	0	5
1978	CHN	2B	17	10	33	48	0	6
1978	CHN	3B	37	12	11	41	0	3
1978	CHN	SS	10	2	8	11	0	1
1979	CHN	2B	29	19	52	84	3	16
1979	CHN	3B	32	18	17	40	2	4
1979	CHN	SS	14	6	9	24	1	4
1980	CHN	2B	57	15	62	87	4	17
1980	CHN	3B	31	0	8	9	3	2
1980	CHN	SS	17	5	12	33	0	4
1981	DET	2B	11	5	9	16	1	5
1981	DET	3B	39	13	12	28	3	2
1981	DET	SS	9	6	9	31	0	5
1982	DET	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1982	DET	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1982	CAL	3B	6	0	3	8	0	0
1982	CAL	SS	28	17	31	52	3	8