Harry Kelley

Born: 2/13/1906 in Parkin, AR, USA

Died: 3/23/1958 in Parkin, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-16 | Final Game: 1939-07-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Harry Leroy Kelley

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Biography

Harry Kelley, born in 1906, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1925 until 1939. Throughout his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound during a time when the game was transitioning between the lively ball era and the more competitive landscape that would follow. Kelley's career record stood at 42 wins and 47 losses, reflecting the challenges he faced while establishing himself in the league. He finished his tenure with an earned run average of 4.86, alongside 230 strikeouts and 5 saves, demonstrating his ability to contribute both as a starter and reliever. Kelley’s playing style was characterized by a solid right-handed delivery and a competitive spirit, qualities that allowed him to compete effectively against some of the era's top hitters. While he may not have attained superstar status, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, particularly during the late 1920s and 1930s when pitching depth was essential for team success. His career, spanning over a decade, positioned Kelley as a reliable option on the mound during a pivotal time in baseball history, as the sport began to evolve and embrace new strategies and techniques.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
42	47	146	78	43	3	5	676.3	812	365	51	244	230	4.86	0

Career ERA 4.86 vs. league average 4.37 across their career seasons — 11.2% worse than 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
1925	WSN	AL	1	1	6	1	0	0	0	16.0	30	16	12	7	9.00	4.55 (-98%)	-
1926	WSN	AL	0	0	7	1	0	0	0	10.0	17	9	8	6	8.10	4.11 (-97%)	-
1936	PHA	AL	15	12	35	27	20	1	3	235.3	250	101	75	82	3.86	4.59 (+16%)	-1333.3
1937	PHA	AL	13	21	41	29	14	0	0	205.0	267	122	79	68	5.36	4.34 (-23%)	-2223.0
1938	PHA	AL	0	2	4	3	0	0	0	8.0	17	15	10	3	16.88	—	0.0
1938	WSN	AL	9	8	38	14	7	2	1	148.3	162	74	46	44	4.49	4.35 (-3%)	-
1939	WSN	AL	4	3	15	3	2	0	1	53.7	69	28	14	20	4.70	4.28 (-10%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
147	232	16	50	9	0	0	25	0	5	14	0.216	0.235	0.254	0.490	-996.7

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career OBP .235 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.

Career SLG .254 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.490 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 34.1% 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	PIV
1925	WSN	AL	6	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	WSN	AL	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	PHA	AL	36	91	5	18	4	9	1	5	0.198	.283 (-30%)	.349 (-41%)	.404 (-40%)	.753 (-41%)	-667.9
1937	PHA	AL	41	71	6	16	5	8	2	5	0.225	.276 (-19%)	.342 (-25%)	.398 (-26%)	.740 (-25%)	-328.8
1938	PHA	AL	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	WSN	AL	38	48	4	12	0	8	1	4	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	WSN	AL	15	15	1	4	0	0	1	0	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0