Merrill Kelly
Born: 10/14/1988 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2019-04-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 202 lbs
Full name: Kenneth Merrill Kelly
Biography
Merrill Kelly, born in 1988, is a professional baseball pitcher who currently plays in Major League Baseball (MLB). Making his debut on April 1, 2019, Kelly has established himself as a reliable arm for his team. Over the course of his active career, he has compiled a record of 53-44 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.82. Known for his strong pitching repertoire, Kelly has accumulated 744 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute significantly to his team's success on the mound.
Kelly's playing style reflects the modern game, where pitchers are increasingly focused on strikeouts while managing their innings effectively. His contributions come during an era where pitchers face greater challenges from advanced hitting strategies and lineup depth, yet he continues to thrive. As he progresses in his career, Kelly remains a key player to watch, with the potential for further achievements and milestones that can impact the landscape of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 44 | 140 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 824.3 | 750 | 350 | 107 | 252 | 744 | 3.82 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | AZ | NL | 13 | 14 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 183.3 | 184 | 90 | 57 | 158 | 4.42 | - |
| 2020 | AZ | NL | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.3 | 26 | 9 | 5 | 29 | 2.59 | - |
| 2021 | AZ | NL | 7 | 11 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 158.0 | 163 | 78 | 41 | 130 | 4.44 | - |
| 2022 | AZ | NL | 13 | 8 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 200.3 | 167 | 75 | 61 | 177 | 3.37 | - |
| 2023 | AZ | NL | 12 | 8 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 177.7 | 143 | 65 | 69 | 187 | 3.29 | - |
| 2024 | AZ | NL | 5 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73.7 | 67 | 33 | 19 | 63 | 4.03 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | 99 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 52 | 0.040 | 0.095 | 0.051 | 0.146 | -1371.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | AZ | NL | 32 | 52 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 0.019 | -821.8 |
| 2020 | AZ | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | AZ | NL | 27 | 47 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 0.064 | -549.5 |
| 2022 | AZ | NL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | AZ | NL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | AZ | NL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NLCS | ARI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2023 | NLDS2 | ARI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2023 | WS | ARI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 24.0 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 28 | 2.25 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NLCS | ARI | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10.7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 4.22 |
| 2023 | NLDS2 | ARI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.00 |
| 2023 | WS | ARI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1.29 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 140 | 140 | 77 | 69 | 9 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | ARI | P | 32 | 32 | 21 | 14 | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 | ARI | P | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | ARI | P | 27 | 27 | 13 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | ARI | P | 33 | 33 | 15 | 19 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | ARI | P | 30 | 30 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | ARI | P | 13 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 140 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Pitcher of the Month | July |
| 2022 | Player of the Week | Week of 2022-07-30 |