Joe Kelly

Born: 9/23/1886 in Weir City, KS, USA

Died: 8/16/1977 in St. Joseph, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-14 | Final Game: 1919-05-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Joseph Henry Kelly

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Biography

Joe Kelly was a professional baseball player born in 1886, whose career spanned from 1914 to 1919. Primarily known as a position player, Kelly played in a total of 376 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He achieved 300 hits, contributing to a batting average of .224, while also recording 6 home runs and 117 RBIs. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases by accumulating 66 stolen bases, a notable feat in an era where base stealing was becoming more strategic. Kelly's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, which saw the game evolving both in terms of athleticism and strategy. While not a superstar, his contributions were significant in his role and reflected the grit and determination typical of players from the early 20th century. His legacy is a reminder of the diverse talents that shaped the game in its formative years, providing a foundation for future generations of players. Joe Kelly passed away on May 27, 1919, leaving behind a modest but impactful career in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
376	1341	129	300	38	22	6	117	66	80	143	0.224	0.272	0.298	0.570	-3125.1

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OBP .272 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.570 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 12.5% 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
1914	PIT	NL	141	508	47	113	19	9	1	48	21	39	59	0.222	.255 (-13%)	.322 (-12%)	.339 (-11%)	.661 (-12%)	-1222.1
1916	CHC	NL	54	169	18	43	7	1	2	15	10	9	16	0.254	.248 (+2%)	.314 (-6%)	.326 (+5%)	.640 (avg)	-42.9
1917	BSN	NL	116	445	41	99	9	8	3	36	21	26	45	0.222	.248 (-11%)	.312 (-14%)	.323 (-8%)	.635 (-11%)	-958.2
1918	BSN	NL	47	155	20	36	2	4	0	15	12	6	12	0.232	.255 (-9%)	.318 (-17%)	.326 (-9%)	.645 (-13%)	-366.4
1919	BSN	NL	18	64	3	9	1	0	0	3	2	0	11	0.141	.262 (-46%)	.322 (-52%)	.347 (-55%)	.670 (-54%)	-535.5