Kelly Mann
Born: 8/17/1967 in Santa Monica, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1989-09-04 | Final Game: 1990-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Kelly John Mann
Biography
Kelly Mann, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1989 to 1990. Primarily serving as a position player, Mann made his mark in the Major Leagues during a period characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the evolving dynamics of offensive play. Over the course of his relatively brief career, he appeared in 18 games, achieving 9 hits and 1 home run, while driving in 3 RBIs. His batting average concluded at .173, reflecting the challenges he faced in consistently connecting with pitching at the highest level.
Despite his limited playing time, Mann's contributions to his teams were a testament to the competitive nature of baseball during the late 1980s and early 1990sāa time when the game was beginning to embrace a more aggressive offensive approach. While he did not steal any bases during his time in the Majors, his presence on the field contributed to the depth of the rosters he was a part of. Although Mann's career did not reach the heights of many of his contemporaries, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 52 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.173 | 0.189 | 0.288 | 0.477 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ATL | NL | 7 | 24 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.208 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ATL | NL | 11 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 17 | 14 | 88 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ATL | C | 7 | 7 | 48 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | ATL | C | 10 | 7 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 17 |