Joe Kelly

Born: 4/23/1900 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 11/24/1967 in Lynbrook, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-04-13 | Final Game: 1928-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Joseph James Kelly

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Biography

Joe Kelly, born in 1900, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1926 to 1928. During his brief career, he played primarily as a position player, appearing in 97 games. Kelly showcased his batting prowess with a commendable career batting average of .307, which highlighted his ability to make consistent contact at the plate. Over his tenure, he accumulated 70 hits, contributing to a total of 39 runs batted in, along with 1 home run. Playing in the late 1920s, a time when baseball was transitioning from the dead-ball era to a more offense-oriented approach, Kelly's performance offered a glimpse into the evolving nature of the game. Despite the limited number of games he played, his contributions were significant, especially in terms of his offensive production relative to his opportunities. Although he did not record any stolen bases, his overall skill set and effectiveness as a hitter have earned him a place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
97	228	19	70	16	3	1	39	0	8	14	0.307	0.336	0.417	0.753	41.2

Career AVG .307 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .417 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.753 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1926	CHC	NL	65	176	16	59	15	3	0	32	0	7	11	0.335	.279 (+20%)	.345 (+4%)	.390 (+17%)	.735 (+11%)	277.3
1928	CHC	NL	32	52	3	11	1	0	1	7	0	1	3	0.212	.280 (-25%)	.342 (-26%)	.395 (-27%)	.737 (-26%)	-236.1