Age, Biography and Wiki
Merrill Kelly was born on 14 October, 1988 in Houston, Texas, U.S., is an American baseball player (born 1988). Discover Merrill Kelly's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 35 years old?
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| Age |
35 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
14 October, 1988 |
| Birthday |
14 October |
| Birthplace |
Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous player with the age 35 years old group.
Merrill Kelly Height, Weight & Measurements
At 35 years old, Merrill Kelly height is 188 cm and Weight 86 kg.
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188 cm |
| Weight |
86 kg |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Merrill Kelly Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Merrill Kelly worth at the age of 35 years old? Merrill Kelly’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Merrill Kelly's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
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Merrill Kelly Social Network
Timeline
Kenneth Merrill Kelly (born October 14, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB).
The Baltimore Orioles selected Kelly in the 37th round of the 2007 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft, but he did not sign a contract.
He attended Yavapai College.
After playing college baseball at Yavapai for two years, the Cleveland Indians took him in the 22nd round of the 2009 MLB draft, but again, he did not sign.
He transferred to Arizona State University, where he played for the Arizona State Sun Devils in 2010.
The Tampa Bay Rays selected Kelly in the eighth round (251st overall) of the 2010 MLB draft.
Kelly advanced about one minor league level each season, beginning his career at Low-A in 2010 and reaching Triple-A for the first time in 2013.
He split his first professional season between the Hudson Valley Renegades and the Bowling Green Hot Rods.
He was 8–7 with a 3.28 ERA for the 2011 Charlotte Stone Crabs.
He had an 8–3 record and a 3.57 ERA for the 2012 Montgomery Biscuits after being used primarily in relief.
In 2013, he went 13–8 with 111 strikeouts and a 3.64 ERA in 28 games (26 starts) for the Biscuits and Triple-A Durham Bulls.
He allowed only 128 hits in 158 1/3 innings.
He was a non-roster invitee to 2014 spring training, but did not make the Opening Day roster.
He pitched the 2014 season for Durham, going 9–4 with a 2.76 ERA, but remained in the minor leagues.
Kelly signed with the SK Wyverns of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) ahead of the 2015 season.
In four seasons with SK Wyverns, Kelly pitched to a 48–32 record and a 3.86 ERA while winning the 2018 Korean Series.
In Game 3 of the series, he pitched seven innings allowing two runs to earn the win.
He became a free agent after the 2018 season.
On December 4, 2018, MLB's Arizona Diamondbacks signed Kelly to a two-year major league contract.
He made his MLB debut on April 1, 2019.
Kelly formerly played for the SK Wyverns of the KBO League.
Kelly lived in Lake Forest, Illinois from grades three to eight.
He also spent early years in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, a Philadelphia suburb before relocating to Scottsdale, Arizona and attending Desert Mountain High School.
On April 1, 2019, Kelly made his major league debut in a start versus the San Diego Padres.
He earned a win and recorded a quality start by totaling six innings, while allowing three runs and striking out three.
After struggling for much of the season, Diamondbacks' manager Torey Lovullo called Kelly into his office and issued a warning that he was considering sending him down.
When Kelly asked why, Lovullo responded by saying, "You are statistically the worst pitcher in the National League."
Kelly took this as a challenge to improve.
He made some mechanical adjustments and flourished in September by going 4-1 with a 2.18 ERA in his last five starts.
Overall in his first season with Arizona, Kelly led the National league in losses with 14 but led the team in wins (13) and innings (183 1⁄3).
Kelly began the 2020 season in the rotation before being shut down on September 1 after 5 starts due to a shoulder injury.
He returned healthy in 2021 but posted a 7–11 record over 27 starts on a Diamondbacks squad that lost 110 games.
On April 1, 2022, Kelly signed a two-year, $18 million contract extension with the Diamondbacks.
He started the 2022 season with a 15-inning scoreless streak, three short of the franchise record to begin a season.
Kelly won the National League Pitcher of the Month Award for July 2022 after pitching to a 1.31 ERA in six starts.
He also won the National League Player of the Week Award for the week of July 25–31.
In Game 2 of the 2023 World Series, Kelly pitched a historic game.
He pitched seven innings, striking out nine batters without allowing a walk.
He only allowed three hits and one run.
Only seven other pitchers in World Series history had ever pitched seven or more innings with that many strike outs and no walks.
