Casey Kelly
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Casey Patrick Kelly
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 194 lb.
- High School Sarasota High School
- Born October 4, 1989 in Sarasota, FL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Casey Kelly was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the first round of the 2008 amateur draft with the 30th overall selection. He is the son of former big league catcher Pat Kelly and nephew of Mike Kelly. He started his career as a shortstop but was moved to the mound in 2009, going 7-5, 2.08 in 17 starts his first year after hitting .215 in 36 games in his first season as a professional. In 2010, he moved to the Portland Sea Dogs of the AA Eastern League and was only 3-5, 5.31 in 21 starts. However, at 20, he was one of the youngest players in the circuit, and his stuff was considered well above average. After the season, he was one of the three players acquired by the San Diego Padres in return for All-Star 1B Adrian Gonzalez, alongside 1B Anthony Rizzo and OF Reymond Fuentes.
