Trevor Kelley
{{short description|American baseball player (born 1992)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Infobox baseball biography
|name = Trevor Kelley
|image =
|team = Leones de Yucatán
|number = 48
|position = Pitcher
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|10|20}}
|birth_place = Barrington, Rhode Island, U.S.
|bats = Right
|throws = Right
|debutleague = MLB
|debutdate = July 2
|debutyear = 2019
|debutteam = Boston Red Sox
|statleague = MLB
|statyear = 2023 season
|stat1label = Win–loss record
|stat1value = 1–4
|stat2label = Earned run average
|stat2value = 6.75
|stat3label = Strikeouts
|stat3value = 45
|teams =
- Boston Red Sox ({{mlby|2019}})
- Philadelphia Phillies ({{mlby|2020}})
- Milwaukee Brewers ({{mlby|2022}})
- Tampa Bay Rays ({{mlby|2023}})
}}
Trevor Michael Kelley (born October 20, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, and Tampa Bay Rays. Listed at {{convert|6|ft|2|in|m}} and {{convert|210|lb|kg}}, he throws and bats right-handed.
Amateur career
Kelley attended Eugene Ashley High School in Wilmington, North Carolina.{{cite web|url=https://www.yurview.com/pawsoxpitcher-trevor-kelleys-journey-pawsox/|title=PawSox Pitcher Trevor Kelley's Journey From "The Berm" to The Mound|first=Brendan|last=McGair|website=yurview.com|date=April 18, 2019|access-date=July 1, 2019}} He attended the University of North Carolina and played college baseball for the Tar Heels in addition to pursuing a degree in exercise and sport science. During his freshman year of college, Kelley became a sidearm pitcher.{{cite web|url=https://www.roanoke.com/sports/local_pro_sports/salem-red-sox-reliever-kelley-takes-side-road-to-carolina/article_7f8ccd5e-452d-5c6e-8022-f53b105a9503.html|title=Salem Red Sox reliever Kelley takes side road to Carolina League All-Star Game|first=Aaron|last=McFarling|website=The Roanoke Times|date=June 19, 2019|access-date=July 1, 2019}} In 2013, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League.{{cite web|author= |url=http://pointstreak.com/baseball/player.html?playerid=426613 |title=#41 Trevor Kelley - Profile |publisher=pointstreak.com |date= |access-date=September 25, 2019}} He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 36th round of the 2015 MLB draft.
Professional career
=Boston Red Sox=
In 2015, Kelley played for the rookie–level Gulf Coast League Red Sox and the Low–A Lowell Spinners, combining to go 1–3 with a 3.60 ERA in 25 innings.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/player/trevor-kelley-665001|title=Trevor Kelley Player Page|website=MLB.com|access-date=July 1, 2019}} He split the 2016 season between the Single–A Greenville Drive and the High–A Salem Red Sox, going a combined 1–3 with a 1.83 ERA in 39 innings. He split 2017 between Salem and the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs, going a combined 2–1 with a 2.36 ERA over {{fraction|60|1|3}} innings. His 2018 season was split between Portland and the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox, going 2–3 with a 2.88 ERA in 56 innings.
Kelley opened the 2019 season back with Pawtucket,{{cite web|url=https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2019/06/whos-boston-red-sox-prospect-trevor-kelley-who-has-104-era-at-pawtucket-theres-a-little-darren-oday-to-him.html|title=Boston Red Sox prospect Trevor Kelley has 1.04 ERA at Pawtucket; Who is he? 'There's a little Darren O'Day to him'|first=Christopher|last=Smith|website=masslive.com|date=June 23, 2019|access-date=July 1, 2019}} where through the end of June he had a 5–2 record in 28 games (all in relief) with a 0.96 ERA and 34 strikeouts in {{frac|37|2|3}} innings. On July 1, the Red Sox announced that they would add Kelley to their active major league roster;{{cite tweet |user=RedSox |number=1145797307616636928 |title=#RedSox announce roster moves for July 1: |date=July 1, 2019 |accessdate=July 1, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/redsox/2019/07/01/red-sox-plan-call-righthander-trevor-kelley/GOhBmzyn9fLiLE6d6zmYdJ/story.html|title=Red Sox plan to call up righthander Trevor Kelley|first=Alex|last= Speier|website=The Boston Globe|date=July 1, 2019|access-date=July 1, 2019}} he made his MLB debut on July 2, pitching the ninth inning in a 10–6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=401076005 |title=Red Sox vs. Blue Jays |website=ESPN |date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=July 2, 2019}} Kelley was optioned to Pawtucket on July 4.{{cite web |url=http://m.redsox.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2019/07 |title=Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions |website=MLB.com |date=July 2019 |access-date=July 4, 2019 |archive-date=July 4, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704055820/http://m.redsox.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2019/07 |url-status=dead }} In late August, he was named to the International League post season all-star team.{{cite news |url=https://www.trifectanetworksports.com/pawtucket-red-sox-reliever-trevor-kelley-named-international-league-all-star/ |title=Pawtucket Red Sox Reliever Trevor Kelley Named International League All Star |first=Evan |last=Cook |website=trifectanetworksports.com |date=August 27, 2019 |access-date=August 27, 2019}} He was recalled to Boston on September 4, following the end of the Triple-A season.{{cite web |url=http://m.redsox.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2019/09 |title=Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions |date=September 2019 |website=MLB.com |access-date=September 4, 2019 |archive-date=September 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190901220726/http://m.redsox.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2019/09 |url-status=dead }} In mid-September, Kelley was named a Triple-A post season all-star by Baseball America,{{cite web |url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2019-minor-league-baseball-classification-all-stars/ |title=2019 Minor League Baseball Classification All-Stars |website=Baseball America |date=September 11, 2019 |access-date=September 12, 2019}} and was named the recipient of the Red Sox' Lou Gorman Award.{{cite tweet |user=alexspeier |number=1174356655586316289 |title=Red Sox announce their minor league players of the year: |date=September 18, 2019 |accessdate=September 18, 2019}} Overall with the 2019 Red Sox, Kelley appeared in 10 games, compiling an 0–3 record with an 8.64 ERA and six strikeouts in {{frac|8|1|3}} innings.
=Philadelphia Phillies=
On December 2, 2019, Kelley was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/phillies-trevor-kelley-claimed-by-phillies/|title=Phillies' Trevor Kelley: Claimed by Phillies|website=CBSSports.com|author=RotoWire Staff|date=December 2, 2019|access-date=December 2, 2019}} He was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Reggie McClain on January 31, 2020.{{Cite web|title=Phillies Claim Reggie McClain|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/01/phillies-claim-reggie-mcclain-waivers-mariners.html|access-date=April 28, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} Kelley cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs on February 5.{{Cite web|title=Phillies Claim Deolis Guerra, Designate J.D. Hammer|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/02/phillies-claim-deolis-guerra-waivers-brewers-jd-hammer-dfa.html|access-date=April 28, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} Kelley made the Opening Day roster for the Phillies in 2020.{{cite web | url=https://coastalpreps.com/baseball/ashley-graduate-trevor-kelley-makes-opening-day-roster-for-phillies/ | title=Ashley graduate Trevor Kelley makes Opening Day roster for Phillies | date=July 23, 2020 }} In four appearances for the Phillies, he struggled to a 10.80 ERA with five strikeouts across {{fraction|3|1|3}} innings pitched. Kelley was designated for assignment again by the Phillies on August 11.{{Cite web|title=Phillies Designate Nick Williams, Trevor Kelley For Assignment; Nick Pivetta Optioned|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/08/phillies-dfa-nick-williams-trevor-kelley-option-nick-pivetta.html|access-date=April 28, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A on August 15.{{Cite web|title=Outrighted: Phillies, Angels|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/08/outrighted-phillies-angels.html|access-date=April 28, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} Kelley elected free agency on September 28.
=Chicago Cubs=
On December 21, 2020, Kelley signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2020/12/21/cubs-sign-righty-sidearmer-trevor-kelley-to-a-minor-league-deal/|title=Cubs Sign Righty Sidearmer Trevor Kelley to a Minor League Deal}} On April 24, 2021, Kelley was released by the Cubs organization.{{cite tweet|number=1386100784589283328|user=tombaseball29|title=#Cubs have released RHP Trevor Kelley. |date=April 24, 2021}}
=Atlanta Braves=
On April 28, 2021, Kelley signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves organization.{{Cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/transactions/#month=4&year=2021|title=Major League Baseball Transactions}}
Kelley spent the season with the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers, making 37 appearances with a 1.52 ERA and 46 strikeouts. He elected free agency following the season on November 7.{{cite web|title=2021-22 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2021-22-minor-league-free-agents-for-all-30-mlb-teams/?amphtml|access-date=April 28, 2025|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}
=Milwaukee Brewers=
On November 18, 2021, Kelley signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers, with an invite to spring training.{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Steve |date=November 18, 2021 |title=Brewers Sign Three To Minor League Deals|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/11/brewers-sign-jonathan-davis-jason-alexander-trevor-kelley.html|website=MLB Trade Rumors}} He had his contract selected on May 17, 2022. On the year, Kelley made a career-high 18 appearances, logging a 6.08 ERA, striking out 23 in {{fraction|23|2|3}} innings of work, and collecting his first career win.
On January 4, 2023, Kelley was designated for assignment by the Brewers following the acquisition of Bryse Wilson.{{Cite web|title=Brewers add RHP Wilson in trade with Bucs|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/brewers-trade-for-bryse-wilson-from-pirates|access-date=January 4, 2023|website=mlb.com|language=en}} On January 11, Kelley cleared waivers and was assigned outright to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. However, he rejected the outright assignment and elected free agency the same day.{{Cite web|title=Trevor Kelley: Becomes free agent|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/trevor-kelley-becomes-free-agent/amp/|access-date=January 11, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}
=Tampa Bay Rays=
On January 18, 2023, Kelley signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays organization.{{Cite web|title=Rays' Trevor Kelley: Joins Tampa on NRI deal|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rays-trevor-kelley-joins-tampa-bay-on-nri-deal/amp/|access-date=January 18, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} On February 16, Kelley was selected to the 40-man roster,{{Cite web|title=Rays' Trevor Kelley: Selected to 40-man roster|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rays-trevor-kelley-selected-to-40-man-roster/|access-date=February 16, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} but the move was voided the following day as, as a non-roster invitee, Kelley was ineligible for the 40-man until March 15.{{cite web |last1=Adams |first1=Steve |title=Rays Void Prior Selection Of Trevor Kelley's Contract |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/02/rays-select-trevor-kelley-place-andrew-kittredge-on-60-day-il.html |website=mlbtraderumors |access-date=February 17, 2023}} On March 15, the Rays officially selected Kelley to the 40-man roster, placing Andrew Kittredge on the 60-day injured list to clear roster space.{{Cite web|title=Rays' Trevor Kelley: Added to 40-man roster|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rays-trevor-kelley-added-to-40-man-roster/amp/|access-date=March 15, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He was optioned to the Triple-A Durham Bulls to begin the 2023 season.{{Cite web|title=Rays' Trevor Kelley: Sent to Durham|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rays-trevor-kelley-sent-to-durham/amp/|access-date=March 27, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}
On May 12, 2023, Kelley made his first major league start against the New York Yankees.{{Cite web |title=Rays 5, Yankees 6 Final Score (05/12/2023) on MLB Gameday |url=https://www.mlb.com/gameday/rays-vs-yankees/2023/05/12/718210/final/box |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=MLB.com |language=en}} In 10 games for Tampa Bay, he registered a 5.87 ERA with 11 strikeouts in {{fraction|15|1|3}} innings of work. On September 22, Kelley was designated for assignment following the promotion of Junior Caminero.{{Cite web|title=Rays' Trevor Kelley: Jettisoned from 40-man roster|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rays-trevor-kelley-jettisoned-from-40-man-roster/|access-date=September 22, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Durham on September 24.{{Cite web|title=Rays' Trevor Kelley: Outrighted to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rays-trevor-kelley-outrighted-to-triple-a/|access-date=September 26, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} Kelley elected free agency following the season on November 6.{{Cite web|title=2023 MiLB Free Agents|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2023-milb-free-agents/|access-date=February 23, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}
= Seattle Mariners =
On February 23, 2024, Kelley signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization.{{Cite web |last=McDonald |first=Darragh |date=February 23, 2024 |title=Mariners To Sign Brian Anderson, Trevor Kelley To Minor League Deals |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/02/mariners-to-sign-brian-anderson-trevor-kelley-to-minor-league-deals.html |access-date=February 23, 2024 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} In 54 appearances for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, he compiled a 3-2 record and 3.52 ERA with 62 strikeouts across {{fraction|53|2|3}} innings pitched. Kelley elected free agency following the season on November 4.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2024/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2024|work=Baseball America|date=November 6, 2024|accessdate=November 6, 2024|first=Matt|last=Eddy}}
=Leones de Yucatán=
On March 19, 2025, Kelley signed with the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 19 y 20 de marzo de 2025|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-19-y-20-de-marzo-de-2025|access-date=March 21, 2025|website=milb.com|language=en}}
References
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External links
{{baseballstats|mlb=665001|espn=36490|br=k/kelletr01|fangraphs=18454|brm=kelley000tre|retro=K/Pkellt002}}
- [http://soxprospects.com/players/kelley-trevor.htm Stats and analysis at SoxProspects.com]
- [https://goheels.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=9384 North Carolina Tar Heels bio]
- {{Twitter|TrevorKelley44}}
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