George Kelly, baseball player, 148 home runs, 1915-1932

George Kelly

⭐ Hall of Fame 1973

Born: 9/10/1895 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 10/13/1984 in Burlingame, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-08-18 | Final Game: 1932-07-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: George Lange Kelly

Biography

George Kelly, born in 1895, was a pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1915 and 1932. Known for his remarkable control and ability to handle pressure, Kelly played during a transformative period in the sport, witnessing the transition from the Deadball Era to a more offensive-minded game. Despite a modest career record of 1-0 and an impeccable earned run average (ERA) of 0.0, his contributions to the game extended beyond mere statistics. He recorded 2 strikeouts and did not secure any saves throughout his career, but his influence and presence on the mound were felt by teammates and opponents alike. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1973, Kelly's legacy is cherished by baseball historians and fans. His induction underscores the impact he had on the game during his playing years, and his career serves as a testament to the dedication and skill required to excel at the highest level of baseball. Although Kelly's statistical achievements may not reflect the typical standards of Hall of Famers, his inclusion highlights the broader narrative of baseball history and the various ways players can leave a lasting impression on the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 0 1 0 0 0 0 5.0 4 0 0 1 2 0.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1622 5993 819 1778 337 76 148 1020 65 386 694 0.297 0.342 0.452 0.794 8046.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
26 101 11 25 2 0 1 11 5 23 0.248

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1924 WS NY1 7 31 7 9 1 0 1 4 1 8 0.290
1923 WS NY1 6 22 1 4 0 0 0 1 1 2 0.182
1922 WS NY1 5 18 0 5 0 0 0 2 0 3 0.278
1921 WS NY1 8 30 3 7 1 0 0 4 3 10 0.233

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1373 0 14232 861 121 1111
2B 145 0 337 509 25 84
3B 2 0 1 0 0 0
OF 67 0 120 6 6 2
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 1373
Second Base 145
Third Base 2
Left Field 26
Center Field 16
Right Field 19

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1926 Most Valuable Player NL 23th 2.0 80 0
1925 Most Valuable Player NL 3rd 52.0 80 0
1924 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 34.0 80 0