Kyle Keller (baseball) explained

Kyle Keller
Team:Yomiuri Giants
Number:33
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:28 April 1993
Birth Place:Metairie, Louisiana, U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:August 4
Debutyear:2019
Debutteam:Miami Marlins
Debut2league:NPB
Debut2date:March 25
Debut2year:2022
Debut2team:Hanshin Tigers
Statleague:MLB
Statyear:2021 season
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:1–1
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:5.83
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:48
Stat2league:NPB
Stat2year:August 20, 2024
Stat21label:Win–loss record
Stat21value:4–3
Stat22label:Earned run average
Stat22value:2.19
Stat23label:Strikeouts
Stat23value:110
Stat24label:Saves
Stat24value:5
Stat25label:Holds
Stat25value:25
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Awards:NPB

Kyle Robert Keller (born April 28, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Angels, and Pittsburgh Pirates and in NPB for the Hanshin Tigers.

Amateur career

Keller attended Jesuit High School in New Orleans, Louisiana.[1] He played college baseball for four seasons (2012–2015) at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana.[2]

Professional career

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins selected Keller in the 15th round, with the 536th overall selection, of the 2015 MLB draft.[3] He made his professional debut in 2015 with the Class A Short Season Batavia Muckdogs, the Class A Greensboro Grasshoppers, and the Class A-Advanced Jupiter Hammerheads, accumulating a 0–3 record with a 6.26 ERA in 26 innings.[3] He spent the 2016 season with Greensboro, going 3–2 with a 3.35 ERA in 45 innings.[3] In 2017, he repeated the year with Greensboro, going 2–0 with a 2.28 ERA in 67 innings.[3] His 2018 season was split between Jupiter, the Double-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, and the Triple-A New Orleans Baby Cakes, accumulating a 2–4 record with a 3.08 ERA in 52.2 innings.[3]

The Marlins added him to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.[4] In 2019, he opened the season with Jacksonville, and was promoted to New Orleans on April 9.[3] On August 1, 2019, the Marlins promoted Keller to the major leagues.[5] He made his major league debut on August 4, striking out one batter over innings pitched.[6]

Keller was designated for assignment on December 20, 2019.

Los Angeles Angels

On January 6, 2020, Keller was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for Jose Estrada.[7] Keller only made two appearances for the Angels in 2020, giving up two runs in 2.1 innings for a 7.71 ERA with a lone strikeout.[8] On March 31, 2021, Keller was designated for assignment by the Angels.[9]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On April 5, 2021, Keller was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations.[10] Keller made 32 appearances for the Pirates, going 1–1 with a 6.48 ERA and 36 strikeouts. On November 6, 2021, Keller was outrighted from the 40-man roster[11] and elected free agency the next day.

Hanshin Tigers

On December 11, 2021, Keller signed with the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball.[12] Keller was mainly used as a relief pitcher.

Yomiuri Giants

On December 26, 2023, Keller signed with the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jesuit product Kyle Keller picked by Miami Marlins in 18th round of 2015 MLB Draft. NOLA.com. Connelley. Travis. June 10, 2015. April 24, 2019.
  2. Web site: 2015 Baseball Roster: Kyle Keller. lionsports.net. Southeastern Louisiana University. April 24, 2019.
  3. Web site: Kyle Keller. Baseball Cube. April 24, 2019.
  4. Web site: Marlins' Kyle Keller: Contract selected. CBS Sports. RotoWire Staff. November 20, 2018. April 24, 2019.
  5. Web site: Marlins' Kyle Keller: Moving up to Miami. RotoWire Staff. CBS Sports. August 1, 2018. August 4, 2019.
  6. Web site: Miami Marlins at Tampa Bay Rays Box Score, August 4, 2019. Baseball-Reference.com. August 5, 2019.
  7. Web site: Angels acquire RHP Keller from Marlins for Estrada. January 6, 2020. ESPN.com.
  8. Web site: 2020 Angels in review: Kyle Keller . Npgsports.com. 4 March 2022.
  9. Web site: Jose Rojas To Make Angels' Opening Day Roster. MLB Trade Rumors.
  10. Web site: Pirates Acquire Kyle Keller, Designate Edgar Santana. MLB Trade Rumors.
  11. Web site: Pirates outright seven players; Southpaw Chasen Shreve elects free agency. 6 November 2021. Yardbarker.com. 4 March 2022.
  12. Web site: Kyle Keller Signs With Hanshin Tigers. MLB Trade Rumors. December 11, 2021.