Aruban pitcher Antwone Kelly completed his first Major League Baseball season with eight relief appearances for Pittsburgh.
Kelly made his MLB debut in June
According to NoticiaCla, the 23-year-old debuted on June 12 and became the seventh player from Aruba to reach Major League Baseball. He finished the season with a 4.82 earned-run average and 14 strikeouts over 18â…” innings, without recording a win or loss.
After several assignments back to Triple-A Indianapolis, Kelly remained on Pittsburgh’s roster from September 10 through the end of the season.
Triple-A season included five victories
At Triple-A, Kelly recorded five wins and six losses with a 4.24 ERA. The source reported that Pittsburgh Baseball Now ranked him as the organization’s No. 21 prospect.
Fastball velocity remains a key strength
Kelly’s fastball can reach 100 miles per hour. The cited analysis said he still needs to refine his pitches as he works to establish a lasting place in the major leagues.
His first season nevertheless added another chapter to Aruba’s history of producing major-league players.
Source: NoticiaCla
