John Kiely
Born: 10/4/1964 in Boston, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-07-26 | Final Game: 1993-05-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: John Francis Kiely
Biography
John Kiely, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 until 1993. He made his debut on July 26, 1991, and continued to showcase his skills on the mound until his final game on May 2, 1993. Over the course of his career, Kiely posted a win-loss record of 4-5 and recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.17. With a total of 24 strikeouts, he demonstrated his ability to challenge hitters, although he did not register any saves during his time in the league.
Kiely played during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the increasing emphasis on offensive production and the evolution of pitching strategies. While his career was relatively short, he contributed to his teams with a reliable presence on the mound. His journey through the major leagues reflects the challenges faced by many pitchers during the early 1990s, a time when the game was beginning to embrace the power-hitting era. Despite the brevity of his career, Kiely's performance remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73.3 | 70 | 34 | 4 | 50 | 24 | 4.17 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 14.85 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | DET | AL | 4 | 2 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55.0 | 44 | 13 | 28 | 18 | 2.13 | -532.8 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 7.71 | -1102.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | DET | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | DET | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 54 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | DET | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | DET | P | 39 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | DET | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 54 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | DET | AL | $140,000 |
| 1992 | DET | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $249,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater State College | Bridgewater | MA | 1986, 1987 |