Kelly Dransfeldt
Born: 4/16/1975 in Joliet, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1999-05-01 | Final Game: 2004-06-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Kelly Daniel Dransfeldt
Biography
Kelly Dransfeldt, born in 1975, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2004. Over the course of his career, he participated in 51 games, where he recorded 23 hits, including one home run, and drove in 11 runs, finishing with a batting average of .205. Despite limited playing time, Dransfeldt's contributions to his teams demonstrated his resilience and determination during the early 2000s, a period marked by significant changes in the game, including the increasing influence of advanced analytics and the evolving playing styles of athletes.
Dransfeldt's career spanned a time when the sport was witnessing a transition toward more power-focused offensive strategies, yet he carved out a niche as a reliable option off the bench. His single home run and total of 11 RBIs reflect the role of a player who contributed mainly in situational hitting scenarios. Though his statistics may not place him among the game's greats, Dransfeldt's journey through the league showcased the spirit of perseverance that characterizes many players who seek to make their mark in the competitive world of professional baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 112 | 10 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 32 | 0.205 | 0.233 | 0.259 | 0.492 | -337.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | TEX | AL | 16 | 53 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0.189 | -337.8 |
| 2000 | TEX | AL | 16 | 26 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.115 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TEX | AL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | CHW | AL | 15 | 30 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 41 | 26 | 48 | 100 | 4 | 22 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | TEX | SS | 16 | 16 | 31 | 54 | 3 | 13 |
| 2000 | TEX | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | TEX | SS | 14 | 6 | 13 | 28 | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 | TEX | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | TEX | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | CHA | 3B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | CHA | SS | 8 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Shortstop | 41 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 1994, 1995, 1996 |