Tom Kelly (baseball)
| Tom Kelly | |
|---|---|
Kelly in 1987 | |
| First baseman / Manager | |
| Born: August 15, 1950 Graceville, Minnesota, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 11, 1975, for the Minnesota Twins | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 11, 1975, for the Minnesota Twins | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .181 |
| Home runs | 1 |
| Runs batted in | 11 |
| Managerial record | 1,140–1,244 |
| Winning % | .478 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Managerial record at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| As player
As manager As coach | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jay Thomas Kelly (born August 15, 1950) is an American former professional baseball player, coach and manager. As the manager of the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB) over 16 seasons from mid-September 1986 through 2001, he won two World Series championships. Currently, he serves as a special assistant to the general manager for the Twins.
Kelly was born in Graceville, Minnesota, and grew up in Sayreville, New Jersey, attending St. Mary's High School in nearby South Amboy.