Shawn Kelley
Born: 4/26/1984 in Louisville, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 2009-04-10 | Final Game: 2019-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 237 lbs
Full name: Shawn Andrew Kelley
Biography
Shawn Kelley was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2009 to 2019. Born in 1984, Kelley made his mark in Major League Baseball with a reputation for being a reliable reliever. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 32-25 and achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 3.8. Known for his ability to generate strikeouts, Kelley recorded a total of 521 strikeouts, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. Additionally, he contributed significantly to his teams with 26 saves, often stepping into high-pressure situations to secure victories.
Kelley played during an era characterized by a mix of traditional pitching methods and the increasing reliance on analytics in player evaluation. His career included time spent with multiple teams, where he earned respect for his competitive spirit and work ethic. As a pitcher, Kelley was noted for his command and ability to perform in critical moments, qualities that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. His contributions to the game have left a lasting impact, particularly in the role of a versatile reliever who could adapt to various situations in the ever-evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 25 | 493 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 464.7 | 412 | 196 | 76 | 141 | 521 | 3.80 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | SEA | AL | 5 | 4 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.0 | 45 | 23 | 9 | 41 | 4.50 | -370.1 |
| 2010 | SEA | AL | 3 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 26 | 11 | 12 | 26 | 3.96 | -678.0 |
| 2011 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0.00 | 566.9 |
| 2012 | SEA | AL | 2 | 4 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.3 | 43 | 16 | 15 | 45 | 3.25 | 524.3 |
| 2013 | NYY | AL | 4 | 2 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.3 | 47 | 26 | 23 | 71 | 4.39 | - |
| 2014 | NYY | AL | 3 | 6 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 51.7 | 45 | 26 | 20 | 67 | 4.53 | - |
| 2015 | SDP | NL | 2 | 2 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.3 | 41 | 14 | 15 | 63 | 2.45 | - |
| 2016 | WAS | NL | 3 | 2 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 58.0 | 41 | 17 | 11 | 80 | 2.64 | 1783.9 |
| 2017 | WAS | NL | 3 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 26.0 | 29 | 21 | 11 | 25 | 7.27 | -2784.6 |
| 2018 | OAK | AL | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 2.16 | 864.7 |
| 2018 | WAS | NL | 1 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.3 | 26 | 12 | 5 | 32 | 3.34 | -328.4 |
| 2019 | TEX | AL | 5 | 2 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 47.3 | 55 | 26 | 11 | 43 | 4.94 | -1209.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 494 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | SEA | AL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | SEA | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | SEA | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | SEA | AL | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | NYY | AL | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | NYY | AL | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | SDP | NL | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | WAS | NL | 67 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | WAS | NL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | OAK | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | WAS | NL | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | TEX | AL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ALWC | OAK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2016 | NLDS2 | WAS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ALWC | OAK | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2016 | NLDS2 | WAS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 493 | 0 | 32 | 28 | 3 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | SEA | P | 41 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | SEA | P | 22 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | SEA | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | SEA | P | 47 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | NYA | P | 57 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | NYA | P | 59 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | SDN | P | 53 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | WAS | P | 67 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | WAS | P | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | OAK | P | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | WAS | P | 35 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | TEX | P | 50 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 494 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | WAS | NL | $4,000,000 |
| 2015 | SDN | NL | $2,835,000 |
| 2014 | NYA | AL | $1,765,000 |
| 2013 | NYA | AL | $935,000 |
| 2011 | SEA | AL | $420,000 |
| 2010 | SEA | AL | $412,500 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | $400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $10,767,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay State University | Clarksville | TN | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |