Bryan Kelly
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986-1987)
Bryan Kelly was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1987 for the Detroit Tigers, a span of 2 seasons. Across 11 career appearances, he went 1-3 with a 4.70 ERA and 28 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-09-02
- Last Game
- 1987-05-02
Full name: Bryan Keith Kelly
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | DET | AL | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 4.50 | 3.97 (-13%) | -549.3 |
| 1987 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.2 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 5.06 | 4.29 (-18%) | -295.7 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.2 | 33 | 16 | 17 | 28 | 4.70 | — | -845 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | DET | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | DET | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (22 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 21.1 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 3.38 |
| Away | 7 | 9.1 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 7.71 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-05-02 | DET | OAK | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-05-01 | DET | OAK | L | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987-04-28 | DET | SEA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987-04-24 | DET | KCR | — | 4.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987-04-19 | DET | CHW | — | 4.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1986-10-04 | DET | BAL | W | 5.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 1986-09-28 | DET | NYY | L | 1.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-09-23 | DET | TOR | — | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986-09-13 | DET | BAL | — | 6.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 1986-09-03 | DET | SEA | L | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | AL | 1981 |
| Valencia Community College | Orlando | FL | 1979, 1980 |
Bryan Kelly: the record in brief
Bryan Kelly played a first major league game on September 2, 1986 and a last one on May 2, 1987. Kelly's only club in the season tables is the Detroit Tigers. Born on February 24, 1959, in Silver Spring, MD, USA, Kelly is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 2 inches and 195 pounds. On the record, Bryan Kelly was born Bryan Keith Kelly.
Kelly pitched in 11 games, starting 4, and finished with a 1-3 record and 4.70 ERA. The totals include 28 strikeouts. Against a 4.13 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.70 mark was 13.6% worse. 1986 was Kelly's sharpest full season, a 4.50 ERA against the league's 3.97.
Before the majors, Kelly played college baseball at University of Alabama (1981). Retrosheet box scores cover 22 of Kelly's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
The position breakdown shows 11 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 2 putouts and 4 assists against 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bryan Kelly
- What years did Bryan Kelly play?
- Bryan Kelly played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1987.
- Was Bryan Kelly a pitcher?
- Yes. Bryan Kelly pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 28 strikeouts.
- What teams did Bryan Kelly play for?
- Bryan Kelly played for one team, the Detroit Tigers (1986–1987).
- What were Bryan Kelly's career stats?
- In 11 games, Bryan Kelly went 1-3 with a 4.70 ERA, 28 strikeouts, and 30.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Bryan Kelly play?
- Bryan Kelly played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bryan Kelly and how much did he weigh?
- Bryan Kelly was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Bryan Kelly's career ERA?
- Bryan Kelly finished with a 4.70 career ERA, going 1-3 with 28 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bryan Kelly have?
- Bryan Kelly recorded 28 career strikeouts.
- Is Bryan Kelly in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bryan Kelly has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.