Leo Kiely, baseball player, 1951-1960

Leo Kiely

Born: 11/30/1929 in Hoboken, NJ, USA

Died: 1/18/1984 in Montclair, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-06-27 | Final Game: 1960-06-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Leo Patrick Kiely

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Biography

Leo Kiely was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1951 to 1960. Known for his reliable presence on the mound, Kiely finished his career with a record of 26-27 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.37. He was a key player during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, navigating through the early years of the post-war era when the game began to evolve with the introduction of new pitching strategies and approaches to player development. Throughout his career, Kiely struck out 212 batters and recorded 29 saves, showcasing his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. His pitching style combined finesse with a solid understanding of the game, allowing him to succeed against some of the era's toughest hitters. Kiely's contributions to his teams went beyond statistics, as he was regarded for his work ethic and leadership both on and off the field. His career remains a testament to the dedication of pitchers during a time when the role was becoming increasingly specialized.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
26 27 209 39 8 1 29 523.0 562 196 39 189 212 3.37 0

Career ERA 3.37 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 14.1% 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
1951 BOS AL 7 7 17 16 4 0 0 113.3 106 42 39 46 3.34 4.04 (+17%) 739.4
1954 BOS AL 5 8 28 19 4 1 0 131.0 153 51 58 59 3.50 3.90 (+10%) -478.2
1955 BOS AL 3 3 33 4 0 0 6 90.0 91 28 37 36 2.80 4.00 (+30%) 1089.2
1956 BOS AL 2 2 23 0 0 0 3 31.3 47 18 14 9 5.17 3.96 (-30%) 175.7
1958 BOS AL 5 2 47 0 0 0 12 81.0 77 27 18 26 3.00 3.86 (+22%) 1658.5
1959 BOS AL 3 3 41 0 0 0 7 55.7 67 26 18 30 4.20 3.90 (-8%) -638.6
1960 KC1 AL 1 2 20 0 0 0 1 20.7 21 4 5 6 1.74 3.82 (+54%) 192.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
210 139 8 20 2 0 1 7 0 12 43 0.144 0.212 0.180 0.392 -298.6

Career AVG .144 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 44.3% below league average.

Career OBP .212 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.

Career SLG .180 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 54.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.392 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 45.7% 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
1951 BOS AL 18 35 1 5 0 0 0 4 0 7 9 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1954 BOS AL 28 50 5 9 1 0 1 3 0 2 17 0.180 .261 (-31%) .333 (-36%) .390 (-33%) .723 (-35%) -298.6
1955 BOS AL 33 26 2 5 1 0 0 0 0 1 9 0.192 — — — — 0.0
1956 BOS AL 23 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1958 BOS AL 47 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1959 BOS AL 41 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1960 KC1 AL 20 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 209 23 33 113 8 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1951 BOS P 17 0 4 29 2 0
1954 BOS P 28 19 7 20 5 1
1955 BOS P 33 4 6 19 0 4
1956 BOS P 23 0 3 5 0 0
1958 BOS P 47 0 4 19 1 1
1959 BOS P 41 0 7 12 0 1
1960 KC1 P 20 0 2 9 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 209