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Jim Kelly Notable

b. February 1, 1884 · Pittsburgh Pirates 1914, Pittsburgh Rebels 1915, Boston Braves 1918

Jim Kelly played for three clubs across five seasons as a right fielder, opening with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1914 and closing with the Boston Braves in 1918.

Across 215 games he batted .297, with 212 hits and 91 runs. He finished with 4 home runs, 15 doubles and 42 stolen bases.

He played 190 games in the outfield, with 386 putouts and 20 errors.

He was born in Bloomfield, NJ, USA on February 1, 1884, and died on April 10, 1961. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1914 PIT 3244410 210 3230 .227
1915 PBS 14852468154 12174 50354638 .294
1918 BSN 351461948 140 4994 .329
Career 21571491212 15224 57465842 .297

On this day & linked events

1884

Born February 1, 1884

Bloomfield, NJ, USA

1961

Died April 10, 1961