Kenny Kelly
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2005)
Kenny Kelly was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2005 for the Tampa Bay Rays, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Washington Nationals, a span of 6 seasons. In 26 career games, he hit .286 with 4 hits and 2 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-09-07
- Last Game
- 2005-10-01
Full name: Kenneth Alphonso Kelly
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | .286 | .333 | .357 | .690 | 0 |
Career AVG .286 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .357 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.
Career OPS .690 vs. league average .766 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | TBA | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | CIN | NL | 7 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | WAS | NL | 17 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 26 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 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 (26 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | .333 |
| Away | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-10-01 | WAS | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-09-30 | WAS | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-28 | WAS | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-09-27 | WAS | MIA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-09-20 | WAS | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-17 | WAS | SDP | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-15 | WAS | NYN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-11 | WAS | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-09-09 | WAS | ATL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-08 | WAS | MIA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Kenny Kelly: the record in brief
September 7, 2000 and October 1, 2005 bracket Kenny Kelly's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2000), the Cincinnati Reds (2005), and the Washington Nationals (2005). Born on January 26, 1979, in Plant City, FL, USA, Kelly is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6'3" and 180 pounds. The given name on file is Kenneth Alphonso Kelly.
The batting record for Kelly: 26 games, 4 hits in 14 at bats, and a .286 average, adding 2 RBI. Measured against the leagues Kelly played in, the .286 career average compares with a .267 league average over the same seasons, 6.8% above the league. Kelly collected a career-high 3 hits in 2005.
Most of Kelly's defensive work, 3 games, came at right field; the rest of the position table shows center field (2), designated hitter (2), and left field (1).
Kelly's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 26 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kenny Kelly
- What years did Kenny Kelly play?
- Kenny Kelly played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2005.
- Was Kenny Kelly a pitcher?
- No. Kenny Kelly was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Kenny Kelly hit?
- Kenny Kelly hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Kenny Kelly play for?
- Kenny Kelly played for 3 teams: the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2000), the Cincinnati Reds (2005), and the Washington Nationals (2005).
- What were Kenny Kelly's career stats?
- In 26 games, Kenny Kelly had 4 hits, 2 RBI, 5 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .286 batting average.
- What position did Kenny Kelly play?
- Kenny Kelly played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kenny Kelly and how much did he weigh?
- Kenny Kelly was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Kenny Kelly's career batting average?
- Kenny Kelly batted .286 over his career, with 4 hits in 14 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kenny Kelly have?
- Kenny Kelly drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Kenny Kelly in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kenny Kelly has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.