Michael Kelly (baseball)

Michael Kelly
Kelly with the Columbus Clippers in 2023
Athletics – No. 47
Pitcher
Born: (1992-09-06) September 6, 1992 (age 32)
Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 16, 2022, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record4–2
Earned run average2.94
Strikeouts42
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Teams

Michael Joseph Kelly (born September 6, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Philadelphia Phillies and Cleveland Guardians.

Career

San Diego Padres

Kelly attended West Boca Raton Community High School in Boca Raton, Florida, and played for the school's baseball team as a pitcher.[1] The San Diego Padres selected Kelly in the first round, with the 48th overall selection, of the 2011 MLB draft.[2][3]

Kelly split the 2017 season between the Double–A San Antonio Missions and Triple–A El Paso Chihuahuas. In 28 games (22 starts), he accumulated a 10–4 record and 4.19 ERA with 128 strikeouts in 126+2⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017.[4] He pitched for the Padres' organization for six seasons without appearing in the major leagues.

Baltimore Orioles

On December 14, 2017, Kelly signed a major league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.[5] He was designated for assignment on March 29, 2018, and assigned outright to the Double-A Bowie Baysox after clearing waivers on April 5. Kelly split the year between Bowie and the Triple–A Norfolk Tides, accumulating a 1–6 record and 8.42 ERA with 62 strikeouts across 31 appearances. He elected free agency following the season on November 2.[6]

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

On April 25, 2019, Kelly signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, an independent baseball league.[7] He made 20 appearances (17 starts) for the Blue Crabs, compiling a 3–8 record and 5.34 ERA with 83 strikeouts across 89+1⁄3 innings pitched.[8]

Houston Astros

On May 11, 2021, Kelly signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros organization.[9] He split the season between the Double–A Corpus Christi Hooks and Triple–A Sugar Land Skeeters. In 41 relief outings between the two affiliates, Kelly accumulated a 5–4 record and 2.70 ERA with 62 strikeouts across 50 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 7.[10]

Philadelphia Phillies

On November 28, 2021, Kelly signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.[11] He began the season with the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs. On June 13, 2022, Kelly was selected to the 40–man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[12] He made four appearances for the Phillies, recording a 2.25 ERA with four strikeouts across four innings pitched. On July 14, Kelly was removed from the roster and sent outright to Triple–A Lehigh.[13] He elected free agency on October 14.

Cleveland Guardians

On January 4, 2023, Kelly signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Guardians.[14] The deal included an invitation to the Guardians' 2023 major league spring training camp. He began the year with the Triple-A Columbus Clippers, where he made 18 appearances and recorded a 1.61 ERA with 36 strikeouts and 2 saves in 22+1⁄3 innings pitched. On June 3, Kelly was selected to the major league roster to fill the roster spot vacated by Hunter Gaddis, who had been optioned to Triple-A.[15] In 14 games for Cleveland, he compiled a 3.78 ERA with 16 strikeouts across 16+2⁄3 innings of work. The Guardians designated Kelly for assignment on November 14, 2023.[16]

Oakland Athletics

On November 17, 2023, the Oakland Athletics claimed Kelly off of waivers.[17] In 28 games for Oakland, he recorded a 2.59 ERA with 22 strikeouts across 31+1⁄3 innings pitched. On June 4, 2024, MLB suspended Kelly for one year for violating the league's gambling policies.[18]

References

  1. ^ "Michael Kelly pitches West Boca to 5A title game".
  2. ^ Matt Porter (June 6, 2011). "2011 MLB Draft: West Boca Raton RHP Michael Kelly picked 48th overall by San Diego Padres | High School Buzz". Highschoolbuzz.blog.palmbeachpost.com. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  3. ^ Dorsey, Steve (June 6, 2011). "West Boca pitcher Michael Kelly selected by Padres in MLB Draft". SunSentinel. Archived from the original on June 8, 2011. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  4. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  5. ^ "Orioles select three pitchers, two from Yankees, in Rule 5 draft". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  6. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  7. ^ "2019 Blue Crab Michael Kelly Called up to MLB". June 14, 2022.
  8. ^ "2019 Blue Crab Michael Kelly called up to MLB". somd.com. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  9. ^ "Michael Kelly". spotrac.com. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  10. ^ "2021-22 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  11. ^ "Phillies' Mike Kelly: Signs with Phillies". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  12. ^ "Phillies designate Norwood for assignment, add reliever from AAA".
  13. ^ "Outrights: León, Vieaux, Kelly". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  14. ^ Adams, Steve (January 4, 2023). "Guardians Sign Touki Toussaint, Cam Gallagher To Minor League Deals". MLB Trade Rumors.
  15. ^ "Cleveland Makes Multiple Roster Moves, Pitcher To Make Guardians Debut". si.com. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  16. ^ Bell, Mandy (November 14, 2023). "Quantrill DFA'd in surprising move to protect young pitchers". MLB.com.
  17. ^ "Oakland Athletics agree to 1-year contracts with infielders Miguel Andujar and Abraham Toro". USA TODAY. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  18. ^ "MLB bans Tucupita Marcano for life for betting on baseball, four others get one-year suspensions". Associated Press. June 4, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.