Dick Kelley

Born: 1/8/1940 in Brighton, MA, USA

Died: 12/11/1991 in Northridge, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-04-15 | Final Game: 1971-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: Richard Anthony Kelley

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Biography

Dick Kelley was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1971. Born in 1940, Kelley navigated the competitive landscape of the sport during a time when pitching was increasingly becoming a focal point in the game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 18 wins and 30 losses, showcasing his resilience and ability to compete at the highest level. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.39, Kelley demonstrated a solid command of his pitches, allowing him to strike out 369 batters during his tenure. Kelley's contributions to his teams extended beyond his strikeout numbers, as he also recorded 5 saves throughout his career. His playing style was characterized by a blend of control and determination, traits that were essential for pitchers of his era. Kelley played in a time when the game was transitioning, with an increasing focus on specialized roles for pitchers. Although his win-loss record may not reflect a dominant career, his performance on the mound and his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations highlighted his importance within the teams he played for.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
18	30	188	61	5	5	5	519.7	453	196	39	215	369	3.39	0

Career ERA 3.39 vs. league average 3.43 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1964	ATL	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2.0	2	4	3	2	18.00	—	-
1965	ATL	NL	1	1	21	4	0	0	0	45.0	37	15	20	31	3.00	3.50 (+14%)	-
1966	ATL	NL	7	5	20	13	2	2	0	81.0	75	29	21	50	3.22	3.52 (+8%)	717.9
1967	ATL	NL	2	9	39	9	1	1	2	98.0	88	41	42	75	3.77	3.30 (-14%)	-206.3
1968	ATL	NL	2	4	31	11	1	1	1	98.0	86	30	45	73	2.76	2.98 (+8%)	369.8
1969	SDP	NL	4	8	27	23	1	1	0	136.0	113	54	61	96	3.57	3.61 (+1%)	-
1971	SDP	NL	2	3	48	1	0	0	2	59.7	52	23	23	42	3.47	3.47 (avg)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
189	125	3	12	2	0	0	3	0	4	70	0.096	0.124	0.112	0.236	0.0

Career AVG .096 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 61.0% below league average.

Career OBP .124 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 60.1% below league average.

Career SLG .112 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 69.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.236 vs. league average 0.677 across their career seasons — 65.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1964	ATL	NL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1965	ATL	NL	22	8	1	0	0	0	0	5	0.000	—	—	—	—
1966	ATL	NL	20	28	0	1	0	0	0	17	0.036	—	—	—	—
1967	ATL	NL	39	16	2	4	1	1	1	11	0.250	—	—	—	—
1968	ATL	NL	31	23	0	1	0	0	3	12	0.043	—	—	—	—
1969	SDP	NL	27	47	0	5	1	2	0	24	0.106	—	—	—	—
1971	SDP	NL	48	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—