Red Kellett, baseball player, 1934-1934

Red Kellett

Born: 7/15/1909 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 11/3/1970 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-07-02 | Final Game: 1934-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Donald Stafford Kellett

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Biography

Red Kellett, born in 1909, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball in the 1934 season. His career, although short-lived, is a reflection of the challenges many players faced during the era, which was marked by fierce competition and the evolving dynamics of the game. Kellett played as a position player, participating in a total of 9 games. Despite his potential, he finished his major league career without recording a hit, home run, or run batted in, resulting in a batting average of .0. Kellett’s time in the league coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as teams were beginning to integrate new strategies and player dynamics. While his statistical contributions were minimal, his journey to the majors highlights the aspirations and hardships encountered by many aspiring athletes during the 1930s. Though he may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, Kellett remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who took the field with dreams of making an impact in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.000 0.100 0.000 0.100 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .100 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 70.6% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.100 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 86.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1934 BOS AL 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 2 2 0 1
3B 1 0 1 1 0 0
SS 4 0 2 5 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1934 BOS 2B 2 0 2 2 0 1
1934 BOS 3B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1934 BOS SS 4 0 2 5 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Third Base 1
Shortstop 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 1932, 1933, 1934