Billy Kelly

Born: 5/1/1886 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 6/3/1940 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-05-02 | Final Game: 1913-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: William Joseph Kelly

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Biography

Billy Kelly was a professional baseball player born in 1886, whose career spanned from 1910 to 1913. Primarily known as a position player, Kelly made a significant impact during the early years of the 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the emergence of more offensive play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 104 games, where he showcased his skills with a batting average of .29, accumulating 65 hits, including one home run, and driving in 20 runs. His ability to steal bases was also notable, finishing his career with 9 stolen bases, reflecting the speed and agility that were crucial to his playing style. Kelly's contributions to the teams he played for were part of a larger narrative in baseball history, as the sport was evolving in terms of strategy and athleticism. While not a household name, his performance during the years he played helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players. His career, though brief, exemplified the competitive spirit of the era, and his statistics serve as a testament to his abilities on the field. Billy Kelly passed into baseball history as a part of the game's rich tapestry during a pivotal time in its development.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
104	224	32	65	5	4	1	20	9	5	30	0.290	0.312	0.362	0.673	-33.5

Career AVG .290 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +11.1% above league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career SLG .362 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.673 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — near 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
1910	STL	NL	2	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	PIT	NL	6	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	PIT	NL	48	132	20	42	3	2	1	11	8	2	16	0.318	.268 (+18%)	.335 (-2%)	.358 (+10%)	.694 (+4%)	41.4
1913	PIT	NL	48	82	11	22	2	2	0	9	1	2	12	0.268	.259 (+3%)	.325 (-7%)	.345 (-1%)	.670 (-4%)	-75.0