Bill Kelso

Born: 2/19/1940 in Kansas City, MO, USA

Died: 5/11/2009 in North Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-07-31 | Final Game: 1968-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: William Eugene Kelso

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Biography

Bill Kelso was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid-1960s. Born in 1940, Kelso began his career in the majors on July 31, 1964, and continued to pitch until his final game on September 28, 1968. Over the course of his career, he compiled a solid record of 12 wins against 5 losses and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.13, showcasing his ability to effectively manage opposing batters. Kelso recorded a total of 162 strikeouts, demonstrating his capability as a formidable strikeout artist on the mound. Additionally, he contributed to his teams by notching 12 saves, highlighting his versatility and effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Kelso's playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the era, and he left an indelible mark on the teams he played for during a time when baseball was evolving both in terms of strategy and player development. His contributions to the game are remembered by those who followed baseball during this transformative period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
12	5	119	2	1	1	12	201.0	171	70	16	93	162	3.13	0

Career ERA 3.13 vs. league average 3.35 across their career seasons — 6.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1964	LAA	AL	2	0	10	1	1	1	0	23.7	19	6	9	21	2.28	3.58 (+36%)	-98.2
1966	LAA	AL	1	1	5	0	0	0	0	11.3	11	3	6	11	2.38	3.52 (+32%)	-
1967	LAA	AL	5	3	69	1	0	0	11	112.0	85	37	63	91	2.97	3.30 (+10%)	-
1968	CIN	NL	4	1	35	0	0	0	1	54.0	56	24	15	39	4.00	2.98 (-34%)	-550.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
119	34	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	21	0.059	0.086	0.059	0.145	0.0

Career AVG .059 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 75.9% below league average.

Career OBP .086 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 72.1% below league average.

Career SLG .059 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 83.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.145 vs. league average 0.670 across their career seasons — 78.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1964	LAA	AL	10	6	1	0	1	5	0.000	—	—	—	—
1966	LAA	AL	5	1	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1967	LAA	AL	69	19	0	2	0	13	0.105	—	—	—	—
1968	CIN	NL	35	8	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—