Mike Kelly

Born: 6/2/1970 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1994-04-05 | Final Game: 1999-04-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Michael Raymond Kelly

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Biography

Mike Kelly, born in 1970, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1994 to 1999. Primarily playing as a position player, Kelly appeared in 327 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Known for his speed on the bases, he accumulated 30 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game with his agility and quickness. Over his career, he recorded 165 hits and belted 22 home runs, contributing to a total of 86 RBIs. His batting average stood at .241, reflecting the challenges faced by many players in the competitive environment of the late 1990s. Kelly’s tenure in the majors coincided with a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitting and an increasing emphasis on offensive production. While he may not have been a superstar, his blend of speed and power made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. As a player who navigated the complexities of the game during a time of evolving strategies and player dynamics, Kelly's contributions are noted in the context of an era that sought to redefine the roles of various positions on the field. His career remains a testament to the diverse skill sets that players brought to the game at the turn of the century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
327	684	111	165	45	6	22	86	30	54	187	0.241	0.300	0.421	0.721	-857.2

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career SLG .421 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.721 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 5.4% 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
1994	ATL	NL	30	77	14	21	10	1	2	9	0	2	17	0.273	.269 (+1%)	.338 (-11%)	.424 (+19%)	.763 (+6%)	34.7
1995	ATL	NL	97	137	26	26	6	1	3	17	7	11	49	0.190	.266 (-29%)	.337 (-24%)	.417 (-25%)	.755 (-24%)	-676.3
1996	CIN	NL	19	49	5	9	4	0	1	7	4	9	11	0.184	—	—	—	—	-96.2
1997	CIN	NL	73	140	27	41	13	2	6	19	6	10	30	0.293	.266 (+10%)	.336 (avg)	.419 (+29%)	.756 (+16%)	362.8
1998	TBR	AL	106	279	39	67	11	2	10	33	13	22	80	0.240	.266 (-10%)	.335 (-12%)	.420 (-4%)	.755 (-8%)	-482.2
1999	COL	NL	2	2	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0