Kenny Kelly, baseball player, 2000-2005

Kenny Kelly

Born: 1/26/1979 in Plant City, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-09-07 | Final Game: 2005-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Alphonso Kelly

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Biography

Kenny Kelly was a professional baseball player born in 1979, who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2005. Primarily a position player, Kelly's career spanned six seasons, during which he appeared in 26 games. Though his time in the majors was brief, he showcased a solid batting average of .286, recording 4 hits and driving in 2 runs. He also demonstrated speed on the basepaths with 1 stolen base to his credit. Kelly's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball history characterized by the integration of advanced analytics and an evolving approach to player development. While he did not achieve the extensive stats often associated with long-term success in the league, his contributions reflect the tenacity and skill of players who fought for a foothold in the competitive environment of Major League Baseball. After his playing days ended on October 1, 2005, Kelly left behind a legacy that reminds fans of the myriad of talents that contribute to the rich tapestry of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
26 14 5 4 1 0 0 2 1 1 6 0.286 0.333 0.357 0.690 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .357 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.690 vs. league average 0.766 across their career seasons — 9.8% 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
2000 TBR AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 CIN NL 7 9 2 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2005 WAS NL 17 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 6 1 4 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 CIN OF 4 1 4 0 0 0
2005 WAS OF 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Center Field 2
Right Field 3
Designated Hitter 2