Jim Kelly

Born: 2/1/1884 in Bloomfield, NJ, USA

Died: 4/10/1961 in Kingsport, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-24 | Final Game: 1918-09-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James Robert Kelly

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Biography

Jim Kelly, born in 1884, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1914 to 1918, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a time when the game began to embrace more offensive play. Over the course of his career, Kelly played in 215 games, amassing 212 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .297. His offensive contributions included 4 home runs and 57 RBIs, reflecting his ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's success. In addition to his hitting prowess, Kelly demonstrated notable speed on the base paths, recording 42 stolen bases throughout his career. This skill set made him a valuable asset to his teams, as he combined solid hitting with the ability to disrupt opposing defenses. Kelly's performance during his playing years positioned him as a significant figure in baseball's evolving landscape, as the sport began to embrace a more dynamic style of play. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
215	714	91	212	15	22	4	57	42	46	58	0.297	0.343	0.396	0.739	1651.6

Career AVG .297 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +17.2% above league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +7.1% above league average.

Career SLG .396 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +18.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.739 vs. league average 0.654 across their career seasons — +13.1% above 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
1914	PIT	NL	32	44	4	10	2	1	0	3	0	2	3	0.227	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	PTF	FL	148	524	68	154	12	17	4	50	38	35	46	0.294	.250 (+17%)	.318 (+7%)	.332 (+22%)	.651 (+14%)	1233.8
1918	BSN	NL	35	146	19	48	1	4	0	4	4	9	9	0.329	.255 (+29%)	.318 (+18%)	.326 (+20%)	.645 (+19%)	417.8