Don Kelly, baseball player, 2007-2016

Don Kelly

Born: 2/15/1980 in Butler, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-04-02 | Final Game: 2016-07-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Donald Thomas Kelly

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Biography

Don Kelly, born in 1980, was a versatile position player whose Major League Baseball career spanned from 2007 to 2016. Primarily known for his adaptability on the field, Kelly played for several teams, including the Florida Marlins and the Detroit Tigers. Over the course of 585 games, he compiled a batting average of .230, accumulating 252 hits, 23 home runs, and 98 runs batted in. His ability to play multiple positions made him a valuable asset for his teams, often stepping in when injuries struck or when a strategic advantage was needed. Kelly's playing style was characterized by his grit and determination, embodying the ethos of the teams he played for during a competitive era in baseball. He also showcased speed on the bases, recording 16 stolen bases throughout his career. Although he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, and he earned respect as a dependable role player in the league. After retiring in July 2016, Kelly's legacy as a reliable utility player remains a testament to the importance of versatility in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
585 1098 148 252 28 9 23 98 16 92 171 0.230 0.294 0.334 0.628 -2179.8

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career SLG .334 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.628 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 13.8% 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
2007 PIT NL 25 27 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0.148 — — — — 0.0
2009 DET AL 31 56 8 14 3 1 0 3 1 4 10 0.250 .262 (-5%) .332 (-6%) .417 (-19%) .750 (-13%) -128.3
2010 DET AL 119 238 30 58 4 0 9 27 3 8 42 0.244 .257 (-5%) .325 (-16%) .402 (-7%) .728 (-11%) -575.2
2011 DET AL 113 257 35 63 8 3 7 28 2 14 32 0.245 .255 (-4%) .320 (-9%) .399 (-4%) .719 (-7%) -361.4
2012 DET AL 75 113 14 21 2 1 1 7 2 14 22 0.186 .254 (-27%) .318 (-14%) .405 (-39%) .724 (-28%) -536.4
2013 DET AL 112 216 33 48 6 1 6 23 2 27 28 0.222 .253 (-12%) .317 (-3%) .396 (-14%) .714 (-9%) -329.3
2014 DET AL 95 163 24 40 5 1 0 7 6 20 29 0.245 .251 (-2%) .313 (+6%) .386 (-25%) .700 (-11%) -249.2
2015 MIA NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 MIA NL 13 27 2 4 0 2 0 3 0 2 5 0.148 — — — — 0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.94 across their career seasons — 100.0% better 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
2011 DET AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 0 0.00 — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
24 34 5 9 1 0 1 3 3 9 0.265

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2014 ALDS2 DET 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500
2013 ALCS DET 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000
2013 ALDS2 DET 3 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.400
2012 ALCS DET 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2012 ALDS2 DET 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000
2012 WS DET 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2011 ALCS DET 5 9 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.222
2011 ALDS1 DET 4 11 3 4 0 0 1 2 0 4 0.364

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 100 29 383 35 3 53
2B 9 1 2 2 0 1
3B 131 77 54 160 8 18
C 1 0 3 0 0 0
OF 316 148 376 9 6 0
P 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 5 2 5 6 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 PIT 2B 3 1 1 2 0 1
2007 PIT OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
2007 PIT SS 5 2 5 6 0 0
2009 DET 1B 2 0 7 0 0 1
2009 DET 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2009 DET 3B 4 1 2 5 0 1
2009 DET OF 20 12 29 1 0 0
2010 DET 1B 28 12 146 10 2 24
2010 DET 3B 15 12 5 33 3 5
2010 DET OF 74 31 90 4 0 0
2011 DET 1B 15 4 48 7 0 8
2011 DET 3B 45 41 30 69 4 7
2011 DET C 1 0 3 0 0 0
2011 DET OF 58 17 59 1 1 0
2011 DET P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2012 DET 1B 8 3 30 2 0 3
2012 DET 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2012 DET 3B 3 2 1 3 0 0
2012 DET OF 59 24 61 3 3 0
2013 DET 1B 4 0 17 0 0 2
2013 DET 2B 3 0 1 0 0 0
2013 DET 3B 22 7 8 17 0 2
2013 DET OF 78 45 86 0 2 0
2014 DET 1B 30 4 72 7 1 10
2014 DET 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2014 DET 3B 41 13 8 31 1 3
2014 DET OF 25 19 50 0 0 0
2015 MIA 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2015 MIA 3B 1 1 0 2 0 0
2016 MIA 1B 12 6 63 9 0 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Catcher 1
First Base 100
Second Base 9
Third Base 131
Shortstop 5
Left Field 165
Center Field 55
Right Field 112
Designated Hitter 17

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 MIA NL $1,250,000
2014 DET AL $1,000,000
2012 DET AL $900,000
2011 DET AL $423,000
2010 DET AL $405,000
2007 PIT NL $380,000
Total Career Earnings $4,358,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Point Park University Pittsburgh PA 1999, 2000, 2001