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Don Kelly

Bench Coach - Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) [2024]
High Level
MLB
Years
2001-2016 (2007-2016)
Proper Name
Donald Thomas Kelly
Positions
SS (428) ... 3B (297) ... LF (174) ... 1B (163) ... 2B (147) ... CF (130) ... RF (115) ... OF (25) ... p (17) ... dh (14) ... c (1)
Positions
SS - 3B - LF - 1B - 2B - CF - RF - OF - p - dh - c
Height / Weight
6-4 / 215
Bats / Throws
Left / Right
Birthdate
February 15,1980
Place
Butler, Pennsylvania
High School
Mount Lebanon (Pittsburgh,PA)
Colleges
Point Park College (Pittsburgh,PA)
Drafted/Signed
2001-8-237-Detroit Tigers
Signing Bonus
$ 70,000
Service Time
6.163 (2016)
MLB Debut
April 2,2007
MLBAM ID
430603
Retrosheet#
kelld001
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MLB Career1098148252239816.230.628

[Player Notes]

Brother-in-Law of Neil Walker

Batting Statistics

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yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
2001Oneonta TigersNYPLA-DET-21SS6726241758302585251602316892921164.286.345.340.685.160.054.3018.565.480.640.00
2002West Michigan WhitecapsMidwADET1122SS1284557213021515996594032511116452427103.286.368.360.728.211.074.30811.267.630.68455.00
2003Lakeland TigersFSLA+DET-233B-SS8730348961741381524525115141243552274.317.401.409.810.284.092.33712.687.040.56303.00
2003Erie SeaWolvesEastAADET-23SS2283142251113001590300232101715.265.378.386.764.301.121.28814.858.910.6083.00
2004Gulf Coast Tigers (East)GCLRkDET-24SS31024000010020000041004.400.400.400.800.100.000.5000.0020.000.000.00
2004Erie SeaWolvesEastAADET-24SS28101172362093115131110433119815.228.331.327.658.267.099.25812.6110.920.870.00
2005Erie SeaWolvesEastAADET-253B82329541122239541023643105561673713478.340.402.508.910.301.168.3659.7011.591.1936.56
2005Toledo Mud HensILAAADET225SS431602240801138213150300251176931.250.306.319.625.188.069.2717.398.521.15160.00
2006Erie SeaWolvesEastAADET-262B58207305711102453272310505702401245.275.354.338.692.203.063.30211.259.580.850.00
2006Toledo Mud HensILAAADET1426SS662372354143019187243224003742671737.228.304.312.616.232.084.2638.9911.991.330.00
2007Indianapolis IndiansILAAAPIT2427SS-OF521502037520116418172400446174730.247.335.307.642.193.060.27810.349.770.940.00
2007Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2927SS-2B252724000000332000143204.148.281.148.429.111.000.1679.389.381.000.00
2008Tucson SidewindersPCLAAAARI34282B-SS12443661120245855213244245131784793783.275.324.408.732.209.133.2886.689.191.3854.50
2009Toledo Mud HensILAAADET829CF105372571232066402744351320181734203291.331.404.465.869.312.134.37110.2412.141.1962.00
2009Detroit TigersALMLBDET3229LF3156814310310410110001962410.250.311.339.650.179.089.3046.4516.132.500.00
2010Detroit TigersALMLBDET3230LF1192383058409273084221201892511345.244.272.374.646.176.130.2593.1916.735.2526.44
2011Detroit TigersALMLBDET32313b-rf11225735638372821143236108982811845.245.291.381.672.195.136.2564.9811.392.2936.71
2012Toledo Mud HensILAAADET8323B207381720112411217000012285314.233.341.301.642.274.068.29114.1220.001.4273.00
2012Detroit TigersALMLBDET3232RF-LF75113142121172014220000228127417.186.276.248.524.204.062.22211.0217.321.57113.00
2013Detroit TigersALMLBDET3233LF-CF11221633486162320272822414742511335.222.309.343.652.255.121.22610.7611.161.0436.00
2014Detroit TigersALMLBDET32343B-1B95163244051076120291101647185634.245.332.288.620.196.043.29910.8115.681.450.00
2015Jupiter HammerheadsFSLA+MIA2635P1239571104019500100104925.179.327.256.583.282.077.20018.3710.200.560.00
2015Miami MarlinsNLMLBMIA30353B-1B210000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
2016New Orleans ZephyrsPCLAAAMIA31361B-2B722021940211191124401121547230436.198.284.233.517.153.035.23910.4317.391.67202.00
2016Miami MarlinsNLMLBMIA31361B132724020300250100283022.148.207.296.503.222.148.1826.6716.672.500.00
2001A-Total--DET------6726241758302585251602316892921164.286.345.340.685.160.053.3018.565.480.64NYPL2001
2002ATotal--DET------1284557213021515996594032511116452427103.286.368.360.728.211.075.30811.267.630.68455.00Midw2002
2003AA,A+Total--DET------109386621182252511526034145161564562989.306.396.404.800.288.098.32713.167.460.57193.00East2003
2004Rk,AATotal--DET------31111192762094115151110437129819.243.336.333.669.252.090.27811.6311.631.00GCL2004
2005AA,AAATotal--DET------12548976152303106718449581355821854743109.311.371.446.817.264.135.3338.9610.601.1848.90East2005
2006AAA,AATotal--DET------1244445311125404323105155345081445072982.250.328.324.652.218.074.28210.0610.851.08IL2006
2007AAATotal--PIT------521502037520116418172400446174730.247.335.307.642.193.060.27810.349.770.94IL2007
2007MLBTotal--PIT------252724000000332000143204.148.281.148.429.111.000.1679.389.381.00NL2007
2008AAATotal--ARI------12443661120245855213244245131784793783.275.324.408.732.209.133.2886.689.191.3854.50PCL2008
2009AAATotal--DET------105372571232066402744351320181734203291.331.404.465.869.312.134.37110.2412.141.1962.00IL2009
2009MLBTotal--DET------3156814310310410110001962410.250.311.339.651.179.089.3046.4516.132.50AL2009
2010MLBTotal--DET------1192383058409273084221201892511345.244.272.374.646.176.130.2593.1916.735.2526.44AL2010
2011MLBTotal--DET------11225735638372821143236108982811845.245.291.381.672.195.136.2564.9811.392.2936.71AL2011
2012AAATotal--DET------207381720112411217000012285314.233.341.301.643.274.068.29114.1220.001.4273.00IL2012
2012MLBTotal--DET------75113142121172014220000228127417.186.276.248.523.204.062.22211.0217.321.57113.00AL2012
2013MLBTotal--DET------11221633486162320272822414742511335.222.309.343.652.255.120.22610.7611.161.0436.00AL2013
2014MLBTotal--DET------95163244051076120291101647185634.245.332.288.620.196.043.29910.8115.681.45AL2014
2015A+Total--MIA------1239571104019500100104925.179.327.256.583.282.077.20018.3710.200.56FSL2015
2015MLBTotal--MIA------210000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00NL2015
2016AAATotal--MIA------722021940211191124401121547230436.198.284.233.517.153.035.23910.4317.391.67202.00PCL2016
2016MLBTotal--MIA------132724020300250100283022.148.207.296.503.222.148.1826.6716.672.50NL2016
Tot:MLB (9 yrs)MLB584109814825228923981629217111127224367122060192.230.294.334.628.201.105.2517.5414.021.8647.74
Tot:NL (3 yrs)NL4055480203005821003126326.145.242.218.460.164.073.1707.9412.701.60
Tot:AL (6 yrs)AL54410431442442872395162871639117221355115758186.234.297.340.637.203.106.2567.5214.091.8745.35
Tot:Minors (12 yrs)Minors9693419493957166372939511740397392172732116412843892232725.280.355.376.730.234.096.30610.2010.070.99117.90
Tot:AAA (7 yrs)AAA48216302104317517171696620166216101873265911831109322.264.335.363.697.228.098.2959.0711.801.3095.88
Tot:AA (4 yrs)AA190720115214447101001869388341151730283161153.297.375.419.794.268.122.32211.1910.590.9572.00
Tot:A+ (2 yrs)A+99342531031851421535430116141344042479.301.392.392.784.284.091.32213.377.430.56342.00
Tot:A (1 yrs)A1284557213021515996594032511116452427103.286.368.360.728.211.075.30811.267.630.68455.00
Tot:A- (1 yrs)A-6726241758302585251602316892921164.286.345.340.685.160.053.3018.565.480.64
Tot:Rk (1 yrs)Rk31024000010020000041004.400.400.400.800.100.000.5000.0020.00

Pitching Statistics

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csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
2011Detroit TigersALMLBDET3231000.0010001100.10000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
2011MLBTotal--DET----000.0010001100.10000000000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Tot:MLB (1 yrs)MLB000.0010001100.10000000000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Tot:AL (1 yrs)AL000.0010001100.10000000000.000.000.000.000.000.00

Other Batting Statistics

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csv
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yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
2003Grand Canyon RaftersArizona Fall LeagueAFL2325941120112123011100000029105416.213.295.309.604.245.096.22010.489.520.9147.00
2005Mesa Solar SoxArizona Fall LeagueAFL2522851525300113066000002891322.294.341.329.670.141.035.3166.596.591.000.00
2007Pittsburgh PiratesMLB Spring TrainingSpring272572111922191057100022878514.264.321.389.710.208.125.2816.418.971.4072.00
2008Arizona DiamondbacksMLB Spring TrainingSpring28263271040110219700100174255.313.452.531.983.531.218.36021.4316.670.7832.00
2009Detroit TigersMLB Spring TrainingSpring291829371015103300101113325.241.303.379.682.276.138.2319.099.091.0029.00
2010Detroit TigersMLB Spring TrainingSpring302568723603800211000003870914.338.357.559.916.250.221.3702.8615.715.5022.67
2011Detroit TigersMLB Spring TrainingSpring31275481710131057001022160215.315.367.389.756.185.074.3408.3311.671.4054.00
2011Detroit TigersDivision SeriesPlayoffs3141134001200040000071113.364.364.6361.000.273.272.5000.0036.360.009.09
2011Detroit TigersChampionship SeriesPlayoffs31590210000000000003911.222.222.333.555.111.111.2220.000.000.000.00
2012Detroit TigersMLB Spring TrainingSpring32215671821160055010012562414.321.377.446.823.214.125.3408.068.061.0056.00
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Fielding Statistics

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csv
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yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
2001Oneonta TigersNYPLA-21SS67--98196213931529400.9334.40.000.0090.5100.01
2002West Michigan WhitecapsMidwA22SS111--168374287257054200.9514.90.000.0079.386.71
2003Erie SeaWolvesEastAA23SS20--2866414989400.9594.70.000.0014.190.92
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Yearly Summary

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yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
2001Oneonta TigersNYPLA-DET2137374-67Gary Green--dnq
2002West Michigan WhitecapsMidwADET2283571-128Phil Regan--Lost in Semi-Finals
2003Lakeland TigersFSLA+DET2355786-87Gary Green--dnqFSL-AS
2003Erie SeaWolvesEastAADET2372703-22Kevin Bradshaw--dnq
2004Gulf Coast Tigers (East)GCLRkDET2424363-3Kevin Bradshaw--dnq
2004Erie SeaWolvesEastAADET2480622-28Rick Sweet--Lost in Semi-Finals
2005Erie SeaWolvesEastAADET2563796-82Duffy Dyer--dnqEAST-AS
2005Toledo Mud HensILAAADET2589551-43Larry Parrish--League Champions
2006Erie SeaWolvesEastAADET2660816-58Duffy Dyer---
2006Toledo Mud HensILAAADET2676662-66Larry Parrish--League Champions
2007Indianapolis IndiansILAAAPIT2770733-52Trent Jewett--dnq
2007Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2768946-25Jim Tracy380,000dnq
2008Tucson SidewindersPCLAAAARI2860824-124Bill Plummer--dnq
2009Toledo Mud HensILAAADET2973702-105Larry Parrish--dnqIL-AS
2009Detroit TigersALMLBDET2986772-31Jim Leyland400,000dnq
2010Detroit TigersALMLBDET3081813-119Jim Leyland405,000dnq
2011Detroit TigersALMLBDET3195671-112Jim Leyland423,000Lost in ALCS (Rangers)
2012Toledo Mud HensILAAADET3260843-20Phil Nevin--dnq
2012Detroit TigersALMLBDET3288741-75Jim Leyland900,000Lost World Series (Giants)
2013Detroit TigersALMLBDET3393691-112Jim Leyland900,000Lost in ALCS (Red Sox)
2014Detroit TigersALMLBDET3490721-95Brad Ausmus1,000,000Lost in 1st Round (Orioles)
2015Jupiter HammerheadsFSLA+MIA3567736-12Brian Schneider--dnq
2015Miami MarlinsNLMLBMIA3571913-2Mike Redmond1,250,0006.138dnq
2016New Orleans ZephyrsPCLAAAMIA3669703-72Arnold Beyeler--dnq
2016Miami MarlinsNLMLBMIA3679823-13Don Mattingly507,5006.163dnq
25 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

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yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
2019Houston AstrosALMLBMLBHOUFirst Base Coach10755.66010.0Lost World Series (Nationals)
2020Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBMLBPITBench Coach1941.317515.0dnq
2021Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBMLBPITBench Coach61101.377534.0dnq
2022Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBMLBPITBench Coach62100.383531.0dnq
2023Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBMLBPITBench Coach7686.469416.0dnq
2024Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBMLBPITBench Coach7686.469517.0dnq
6 record(s)

Transactions

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csv
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datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
2016-10-03Granted free agencyNoFree Agt
2016-07-30Outrighted to minorsMiami MarlinsNew Orleans (AAA)NoMinors
2016-07-29Designated for AssignmentMiami MarlinsNoDFA
2016-07-07Contract purchased from minorsMiami MarlinsYesActive
2016-06-21Activated from disabled listMiami MarlinsNew Orleans (AAA)NoMinors
2016-06-02DL-7 UnknownMiami MarlinsNew Orleans (AAA)NoDL-7
2016-03-31Signed to Minor League ContractMiami MarlinsNew Orleans (AAA)NoMinors
2016-03-29Released by MarlinsNoFree Agt
2016-02-05Signed to Minor League ContractMiami MarlinsNoMinors
2015-11-03Granted free agencyNoFree Agt
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Prospect Rankings

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yearsourcetypeteamrankview rankings
2004Baseball AmericaTeamDetroit Tigers19View Rankings
2006Baseball AmericaTeamDetroit Tigers19View Rankings
2 record(s)
Prospect rankings are available since 1990 and are based on pre-season rankings from various ranking sites.

Salaries and Contracts

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yearteamagesalarytm ranklg rankavg salarylg minimumservice timecontract
2001Detroit Tigers70,000Signing Bonus
2007Pittsburgh Pirates27380,000--2,824,751380,000
2009Detroit Tigers29400,000--2,996,106400,000
2010Detroit Tigers30405,000257383,014,572400,000
2011Detroit Tigers31423,000236963,095,183414,000
2012Detroit Tigers32900,000174603,213,479480,000
2013Detroit Tigers33900,000194783,386,212490,000
2014Detroit Tigers341,000,000154703,818,923500,000Signed to 1-year contract for 2014-2014 ($1m) [Avoids arbitration] [2013-12-03]
2015Miami Marlins351,250,000164593,952,252507,5006.138
2016Miami Marlins36507,500--3,966,020507,5006.163
10 season(s)$6,235,500Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
About talent ratings
Speed
58
Power
28
Contact
85
XBH
33
RBIs
40
Runs
53
Hitting
48
Durability
52
Team
.495

[Career Highlights]

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[2001]  Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in Round #8 (#237) out of Point Park ... Played for Oneonta Tigers (A-) ... Finished top 10 in NYPL in Hits, Strikeouts Percentage, Strikeout-Walk Ratio
[2002]  Played for West Michigan Whitecaps (A) ... Led Midw in Strikeouts Percentage, Strikeout-Walk Ratio
[2003]  Played for Lakeland Tigers (A+) ... Played for Erie SeaWolves (AA) ... Played in the Arizona Fall League for the Grand Canyon Rafters ... Florida State League All-Star Team ... Led FSL in Batting Average, On Base Percentage, Strikeouts Percentage, Strikeout-Walk Ratio ... Finished top 10 in FSL in On Base Plus Slugging, Walks Percentage
[2004]  Played for Gulf Coast Tigers (East) (Rk) ... Played for Erie SeaWolves (AA)
[2005]  Played for Erie SeaWolves (AA) ... Played for Toledo Mud Hens (AAA) ... Played in the Arizona Fall League for the Mesa Solar Sox ... Eastern League All-Star Team ... Finished top 10 in East in Batting Average, On Base Percentage, Slugging Percentage, On Base Plus Slugging, Intentional Walks, BAVG on Balls in Play, Strikeouts Percentage, Strikeout-Walk Ratio
[2006]  Played for Erie SeaWolves (AA) ... Played for Toledo Mud Hens (AAA)
[2007]  Played for Indianapolis Indians (AAA) ... Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB)
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