Michael Kelly (baseball)

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

Michael Kelly
Kelly with the Columbus Clippers in 2023
Cleveland Guardians
Pitcher
Born: (1992-09-06) September 6, 1992
Boynton Beach, Florida
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 16, 2022, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
(through 2022 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average2.25
Strikeouts4
Teams

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] He pitched for the Padres' organization through 2017, then became a free agent.

Baltimore Orioles

The Orioles signed him to a major league contract after the 2017 season.[4] Kelly was designated for assignment on March 29, 2018. He cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Double-A Bowie Baysox.

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

He elected free agency on November 2, 2018, and spent the 2019 season with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, an independent baseball league.[5]

Philadelphia Phillies

Kelly signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies before the 2022 season. He began the season with the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs. The Phillies promoted him to the major leagues on June 13.[6] He was sent outright to Triple-A on July 14. On October 14, Kelly elected free agency.

Cleveland Guardians

On January 4, 2023, Kelly signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Guardians.[7] The deal includes an invitation to the Guardians' 2023 major league spring training camp.

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. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  4. "Orioles select three pitchers, two from Yankees, in Rule 5 draft". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  5. "2019 Blue Crab Michael Kelly Called up to MLB". June 14, 2022.
  6. "Phillies designate Norwood for assignment, add reliever from AAA".
  7. Adams, Steve (January 4, 2023). "Guardians Sign Touki Toussaint, Cam Gallagher To Minor League Deals". MLB Trade Rumors.
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