Joe Kelly Notable

b. September 23, 1886 · Pittsburgh Pirates 1914, Chicago Cubs 1916, Boston Braves 1917–1919

Joe Kelly played for three clubs across six seasons as a left fielder, opening with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1914 and closing with the Boston Braves in 1919.

Across 376 games he batted .224, with 300 hits and 129 runs. He finished with 6 home runs, 38 doubles and 66 stolen bases.

He played 362 games in the outfield, with 824 putouts and 50 errors.

He was born in Weir City, KS, USA on September 23, 1886, and died on August 16, 1977. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG
1914	PIT	141	508	47	113	19	9	1	48	39	59	21	.222
1916	CHC	54	169	18	43	7	1	2	15	9	16	10	.254
1917	BSN	116	445	41	99	9	8	3	36	26	45	21	.222
1918	BSN	47	155	20	36	2	4	0	15	6	12	12	.232
1919	BSN	18	64	3	9	1	0	0	3	0	11	2	.141
Career	—	376	1341	129	300	38	22	6	117	80	143	66	.224

On this day & linked events

1886

Born September 23, 1886

Weir City, KS, USA

1977

Died August 16, 1977

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