John Kelty

Born: 3/10/1871 in Jersey City, NJ, USA

Died: 4/13/1929 in Jersey City, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-19 | Final Game: 1890-07-12

Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John James Kelty

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Biography

John Kelty, born in 1871, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball, specifically from 1890 to 1904. His career, which was relatively brief, spanned just 59 games, during which he recorded 49 hits and achieved a batting average of .237. Kelty's offensive contributions included 27 runs batted in and a single home run, showcasing his ability to drive in runs despite the challenges of the era. He also demonstrated notable speed on the base paths, accumulating 10 stolen bases throughout his career. Kelty played during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the early professional leagues and the establishment of the modern game. Though his career was short-lived, his participation in this foundational era contributed to the development of baseball as a professional sport. While he did not achieve the level of fame that some of his contemporaries did, Kelty's efforts on the field reflected the hard-nosed style of play that typified the late 19th century. His legacy endures as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
59	207	24	49	10	2	1	27	10	22	42	0.237	0.322	0.319	0.641	-229.4

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .319 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.641 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 6.9% 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
1890	PIT	NL	59	207	24	49	10	2	1	27	10	22	42	0.237	.260 (-9%)	.336 (-4%)	.351 (-9%)	.687 (-7%)	-229.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	59	0	100	6	12	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	PIT	OF	59	0	100	6	12	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	59