Mike Kelly
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1994-1999)
Mike Kelly was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 1999 for 4 teams, including the Atlanta Braves, a span of 6 seasons. In 327 career games, he hit .241 with 165 hits, 22 home runs, and 86 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
- 6'4" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1994-04-05
- Last Game
- 1999-04-12
Full name: Michael Raymond Kelly
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 327 | 684 | 111 | 165 | 45 | 6 | 22 | 86 | 30 | 54 | 187 | .241 | .300 | .421 | .721 | -672 |
Career AVG .241 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.
Career SLG .421 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .721 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — 5.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | ATL | NL | 30 | 77 | 14 | 21 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 17 | .273 | .269 (+1%) | .338 (-11%) | .424 (+19%) | .763 (+6%) | 34.7 |
| 1995 | ATL | NL | 97 | 137 | 26 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 49 | .190 | .266 (-29%) | .337 (-24%) | .417 (-25%) | .755 (-24%) | -573.4 |
| 1996 | CIN | NL | 19 | 49 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 11 | .184 | — | — | — | — | -93.0 |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | 73 | 140 | 27 | 41 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 6 | 10 | 30 | .293 | .266 (+10%) | .336 (avg) | .419 (+29%) | .756 (+16%) | 362.8 |
| 1998 | TBA | AL | 106 | 279 | 39 | 67 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 33 | 13 | 22 | 80 | .240 | .266 (-10%) | .335 (-12%) | .420 (-4%) | .755 (-8%) | -403.1 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 327 | 684 | 111 | 165 | 45 | 6 | 22 | 86 | 30 | 54 | 187 | .241 | — | — | — | — | -672 | ||
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 (327 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 163 | 323 | 53 | 73 | 7 | 35 | .226 |
| Away | 164 | 361 | 58 | 92 | 15 | 51 | .255 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-04-12 | COL | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-04-09 | COL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-27 | TBR | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-09-26 | TBR | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-09-25 | TBR | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-09-24 | TBR | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-09-23 | TBR | BOS | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-09-22 | TBR | BOS | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-21 | TBR | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-09-21 | TBR | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 143 |
| Center Field | 35 |
| Right Field | 102 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | TBA | AL | $235,000 |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | $175,000 |
| 1996 | CIN | NL | $125,000 |
| 1995 | ATL | NL | $111,500 |
| 1994 | ATL | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $755,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1989, 1990, 1991 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Kelly
- What years did Mike Kelly play?
- Mike Kelly played in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 1999.
- Was Mike Kelly a pitcher?
- No. Mike Kelly was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Mike Kelly hit?
- Mike Kelly hit 22 career home runs with 165 hits.
- What was Mike Kelly's career batting average?
- Mike Kelly batted .241 over his career, with 165 hits in 684 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Kelly have?
- Mike Kelly drove in 86 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Kelly in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Kelly has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.