John Kelly

Born: 3/13/1879 in Clifton Heights, PA, USA

Died: 3/19/1944 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-04-11 | Final Game: 1907-06-18

Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Benedict Kelly

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Biography

John Kelly was a professional baseball player active in the early 20th century, whose career spanned from 1907 to 1907. Born in 1879, Kelly played as a position player during a time when baseball was transitioning in popularity and style, moving away from the deadball era towards a more offensive-oriented game. His brief career consisted of 53 games, in which he recorded 37 hits and a batting average of .188. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team with 6 RBIs and showcased his speed on the basepaths by stealing 7 bases. Despite the limited statistical output, Kelly's role as a position player in the early days of Major League Baseball reflected the evolving strategies of the time. Players like him laid the groundwork for future generations, navigating a sport that was beginning to embrace the concept of speed and small ball tactics. Although he did not achieve lasting fame, John Kelly remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, emblematic of the players who shaped the game during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
53	197	12	37	5	0	0	6	7	13	18	0.188	0.245	0.213	0.458	-744.5

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career OBP .245 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.

Career SLG .213 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 31.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.458 vs. league average 0.613 across their career seasons — 25.2% below 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
1907	STL	NL	53	197	12	37	5	0	0	6	7	13	18	0.188	.245 (-23%)	.304 (-19%)	.308 (-31%)	.613 (-25%)	-744.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	52	50	85	7	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1907	SLN	OF	52	50	85	7	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	16
Right Field	36