Carson Kelly

MLB Player

Professional Baseball Catcher / Detroit Tigers / MLB

Born: July 14, 1994 | Position: Catcher

Right-handed batter Right-handed thrower

Pro Tip: Carson Kelly is known for his strong defensive skills and ability to handle pitching staffs effectively.

Career Highlights

1MLB Debut

Made MLB debut with St. Louis Cardinals in 2016.

Originally drafted by the Cardinals in 2012 (2nd round).

2Arizona Diamondbacks

Played for Arizona Diamondbacks (2019-2023).

Acquired in the Paul Goldschmidt trade.

3Detroit Tigers

Signed with Detroit Tigers in 2024.

Current team as of 2024 season.

4Defensive Skills

Known for excellent pitch framing and game calling.

Career caught stealing percentage of 28%.

5Offensive Production

Career batting average of .230 with power potential.

Hit 18 home runs in 2021 season.

Pro Tip: Kelly's ability to work with pitchers makes him valuable despite offensive inconsistencies.

1Defensive Specialist

Excellent at blocking pitches in the dirt.

Consistently ranks well in defensive metrics.

2Plate Discipline

Shows good strike zone judgment.

Career walk rate of 9.5%.

3Power Hitter

Capable of extra-base hits when healthy.

Career slugging percentage of .398.

1Batting Average

Career: .230 | Best season: .245 (2021)

Has shown improvement in recent years.

2Home Runs

Career total: 48 | Season high: 18 (2021)

Demonstrates decent power for a catcher.

3RBIs

Career total: 178 | Season high: 46 (2021)

Productive when given regular playing time.

4Defensive Metrics

Career fielding percentage: .994

Excellent at preventing passed balls.

Pro Tip: Kelly's value extends beyond traditional stats - his game-calling and pitcher management are highly regarded.