Tom Kelley
Born: 1/5/1944 in Manchester, CT, USA
Died: 9/25/2015 in Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
MLB Debut: 1964-05-05 | Final Game: 1973-05-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Thomas Henry Kelley
Biography
Tom Kelley, born in 1944, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 until his retirement in 1973. Over the course of his career, Kelley compiled a record of 20 wins and 22 losses, showcasing his resilience and competitive spirit on the mound. He finished his tenure with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.75, a respectable figure that reflected his ability to manage opposing hitters effectively. With a total of 234 strikeouts, Kelley demonstrated his skill in overpowering batters, solidifying his role as a key contributor to his teams.
Kelley's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the gradual evolution of pitching styles and strategies. While he did not record any saves throughout his career, his contributions as a starting pitcher were significant in an era that increasingly valued versatility on the mound. Kelley's legacy is defined by his dedication to the game and his ability to adapt to the changing dynamics of baseball during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 22 | 104 | 45 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 408.0 | 400 | 170 | 38 | 207 | 234 | 3.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 5.59 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | CLE | AL | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 19 | 8 | 13 | 31 | 2.40 | 338.3 |
| 1966 | CLE | AL | 4 | 8 | 31 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 95.3 | 97 | 46 | 42 | 64 | 4.34 | -2240.8 |
| 1967 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | ATL | NL | 9 | 5 | 28 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 143.0 | 140 | 47 | 69 | 68 | 2.96 | -836.1 |
| 1972 | ATL | NL | 5 | 7 | 27 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 116.3 | 122 | 59 | 65 | 59 | 4.56 | -3388.6 |
| 1973 | ATL | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 2.84 | 99.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | 116 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 61 | 0.095 | 0.118 | 0.095 | 0.212 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | CLE | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | CLE | AL | 4 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | CLE | AL | 31 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | ATL | NL | 28 | 43 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0.047 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | ATL | NL | 27 | 34 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0.088 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | ATL | NL | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 104 | 45 | 26 | 39 | 3 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | CLE | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | CLE | P | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966 | CLE | P | 31 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | CLE | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971 | ATL | P | 28 | 20 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
| 1972 | ATL | P | 27 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | ATL | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 104 |