Pat Kelly

Born: 7/30/1944 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 10/2/2005 in Chambersburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-09-06 | Final Game: 1981-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Harold Patrick Kelly

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Biography

Pat Kelly, born in 1944, was a versatile position player who enjoyed a notable career in Major League Baseball from 1967 until his retirement in 1981. Over the course of his 14-year career, Kelly played in 1,385 games and accumulated 1,147 hits, showcasing his ability to consistently reach base. He finished his career with a batting average of .264, 76 home runs, and 418 RBIs, along with a commendable tally of 250 stolen bases, demonstrating his speed and base-running prowess. Kelly was known for his solid defensive skills and adaptability, playing multiple positions throughout his career. He earned one All-Star selection, highlighting his impact during his playing years. As a player who navigated the transition from the 1960s through the early 1980s, he contributed to the evolving style of play in an era marked by increased offensive production and the integration of diverse talents into the league. Kelly's contributions on the field left a lasting impression, as he was a key member of the teams he played for, bringing both skill and competitive spirit to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1385	4338	620	1147	189	35	76	418	250	588	768	0.264	0.354	0.377	0.731	5272.6

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .354 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — +10.3% above league average.

Career SLG .377 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.731 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — +5.2% 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
1967	MIN	AL	8	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	MIN	AL	12	35	2	4	2	0	1	2	0	3	10	0.114	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	KCR	AL	112	417	61	110	20	4	8	32	40	49	70	0.264	.248 (+6%)	.320 (+9%)	.369 (+5%)	.689 (+7%)	618.2
1970	KCR	AL	136	452	56	106	16	1	6	38	34	76	105	0.235	.253 (-8%)	.325 (+6%)	.385 (-18%)	.711 (-7%)	-338.0
1971	CHW	AL	67	213	32	62	6	3	3	22	14	36	29	0.291	.249 (+17%)	.316 (+24%)	.365 (+7%)	.682 (+15%)	692.1
1972	CHW	AL	119	402	57	105	14	7	5	24	32	55	69	0.261	.243 (+7%)	.310 (+14%)	.353 (+4%)	.664 (+9%)	803.6
1973	CHW	AL	144	550	77	154	24	5	1	44	22	65	91	0.280	.256 (+9%)	.325 (+9%)	.378 (-8%)	.703 (avg)	138.2
1974	CHW	AL	122	424	60	119	16	3	4	21	18	46	58	0.281	.256 (+9%)	.324 (+9%)	.369 (-2%)	.693 (+3%)	369.6
1975	CHW	AL	133	471	73	129	21	7	9	45	18	58	69	0.274	.257 (+6%)	.327 (+8%)	.374 (+8%)	.701 (+8%)	783.6
1976	CHW	AL	107	311	42	79	20	3	5	34	15	45	45	0.254	.255 (-1%)	.320 (+9%)	.360 (+7%)	.681 (+8%)	510.6
1977	BAL	AL	120	360	50	92	13	0	10	49	25	53	75	0.256	.264 (-3%)	.329 (+7%)	.401 (-7%)	.730 (avg)	141.4
1978	BAL	AL	100	274	38	75	12	1	11	40	10	34	58	0.274	.257 (+6%)	.323 (+10%)	.378 (+18%)	.702 (+14%)	777.1
1979	BAL	AL	68	153	25	44	11	0	9	25	4	20	25	0.288	.265 (+8%)	.329 (+11%)	.397 (+35%)	.727 (+24%)	656.1
1980	BAL	AL	89	200	38	52	10	1	3	26	16	34	54	0.260	.264 (-2%)	.326 (+11%)	.387 (-6%)	.714 (+2%)	170.1
1981	CLE	AL	48	75	8	16	4	0	1	16	2	14	9	0.213	.255 (-17%)	.320 (+4%)	.368 (-17%)	.688 (-7%)	-50.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
8	15	3	5	0	0	1	4	2	4	0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1979	ALCS	BAL	3	11	3	4	0	0	1	4	1	3	0.364
1979	WS	BAL	5	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	997	902	1770	61	42	15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1968	MIN	OF	10	9	20	1	1	0
1969	KCA	OF	107	106	237	12	5	3
1970	KCA	OF	118	109	254	8	10	2
1971	CHA	OF	61	53	100	7	1	0
1972	CHA	OF	109	96	173	8	6	3
1973	CHA	OF	141	132	254	9	6	2
1974	CHA	OF	53	46	79	2	2	2
1975	CHA	OF	115	111	222	4	2	1
1976	CHA	OF	26	22	37	1	2	0
1977	BAL	OF	109	94	181	2	3	1
1978	BAL	OF	80	74	123	3	4	1
1979	BAL	OF	24	22	36	0	0	0
1980	BAL	OF	36	27	48	4	0	0
1981	CLE	OF	8	1	6	0	0	0