Kelly Paris

Born: 10/17/1957 in Encino, CA, USA

Died: 5/27/2019 in Rock Hill, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-01 | Final Game: 1988-08-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Kelly Jay Paris

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Biography

Kelly Paris was a professional baseball player born in 1957 who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1982 until his retirement on August 18, 1988. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 92 games, demonstrating a combination of speed and power. Paris recorded 46 hits, which included 3 home runs and 14 runs batted in (RBIs). His batting average stood at .217, complemented by 8 stolen bases, illustrating his ability to contribute both offensively and on the basepaths. Although his playing time was limited, Paris's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the evolving role of players and the increasing emphasis on athleticism. While he may not have achieved the lofty statistics of some of his contemporaries, his perseverance and contributions to his teams were notable. Following his retirement, Paris's journey through the major leagues served as a reminder of the many players who contributed to 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
92	212	20	46	6	0	3	14	8	15	39	0.217	0.270	0.288	0.557	-179.8

Career AVG .217 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career OBP .270 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career SLG .288 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.557 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1982	STL	NL	12	29	1	3	0	0	1	0	0	7	0.103	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	CIN	NL	56	120	13	30	6	0	7	8	15	22	0.250	.260 (-4%)	.324 (+3%)	.389 (-23%)	.714 (-11%)	-179.8
1985	BAL	AL	5	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1986	BAL	AL	5	10	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1988	CHW	AL	14	44	6	11	0	3	6	0	0	6	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	12	10	81	4	2	11
2B	12	10	21	24	2	2
3B	28	22	19	49	4	3
SS	11	10	11	31	5	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1982	SLN	3B	5	3	5	8	2	2
1982	SLN	SS	4	4	4	17	2	2
1983	CIN	1B	3	2	22	0	2	2
1983	CIN	2B	10	8	18	21	1	2
1983	CIN	3B	16	13	13	27	0	0
1983	CIN	SS	7	6	7	14	3	3
1985	BAL	2B	2	2	3	3	1	0
1986	BAL	3B	3	3	0	6	1	1
1988	CHA	1B	9	8	59	4	0	9
1988	CHA	3B	4	3	1	8	1	0