Red Kellett
Born: 7/15/1909 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died: 11/3/1970 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1934-07-02 | Final Game: 1934-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Donald Stafford Kellett
Biography
Red Kellett, born in 1909, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball in the 1934 season. His career, although short-lived, is a reflection of the challenges many players faced during the era, which was marked by fierce competition and the evolving dynamics of the game. Kellett played as a position player, participating in a total of 9 games. Despite his potential, he finished his major league career without recording a hit, home run, or run batted in, resulting in a batting average of .0.
Kellett’s time in the league coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as teams were beginning to integrate new strategies and player dynamics. While his statistical contributions were minimal, his journey to the majors highlights the aspirations and hardships encountered by many aspiring athletes during the 1930s. Though he may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, Kellett remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who took the field with dreams of making an impact in America's pastime.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.100 | 0.000 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | BOS | AL | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | BOS | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934 | BOS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | BOS | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | PA | 1932, 1933, 1934 |