{{short description|American baseball player (born 1993)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}} {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Kyle Keller |image = Kyle_Keller_Giants_20240309.jpg |image_size = 250px |caption = Keller with the Yomiuri Giants |team = Boston Red Sox |number = |position = Pitcher |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|4|28}} |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 = 2025 season |stat21label = Win–loss record |stat21value = 7-5 |stat22label = Earned run average |stat22value = 2.42 |stat23label = Strikeouts |stat23value = 177 |teams = * Miami Marlins ({{mlby|2019}}) * Los Angeles Angels ({{mlby|2020}}) * Pittsburgh Pirates ({{mlby|2021}}) * Hanshin Tigers ({{npby|2022}}–{{npby|2023}}) * Yomiuri Giants ({{npby|2024}}–{{npby|2025}}) |awards = ;NPB * Japan Series champion (2023) }} '''Kyle Robert Keller''' (born April 28, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Boston Red Sox organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Angels, and Pittsburgh Pirates, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers and Yomiuri Giants.

==Amateur career== Keller attended Jesuit High School in New Orleans, Louisiana.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nola.com/southeastern/2015/06/jesuit_product_kyle_keller_pic.html|title= Jesuit product Kyle Keller picked by Miami Marlins in 18th round of 2015 MLB Draft|publisher=NOLA.com|last=Connelley|first=Travis|date=June 10, 2015|access-date=April 24, 2019}}</ref> He played college baseball for four seasons (2012–2015) at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lionsports.net/roster.aspx?rp_id=2600|title=2015 Baseball Roster: Kyle Keller|website=lionsports.net|publisher=Southeastern Louisiana University|access-date=April 24, 2019}}</ref>

==Professional career== ===Miami Marlins=== The Miami Marlins selected Keller in the 15th round, with the 536th overall selection, of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft.<ref name=BBcubeK>{{cite web|url=http://thebaseballcube.com/players/profile.asp?ID=169079|title=Kyle Keller|publisher=Baseball Cube|access-date=April 24, 2019}}</ref> He made his professional debut in 2015 with the Low–A Batavia Muckdogs, the Single–A Greensboro Grasshoppers, and the High–A Jupiter Hammerheads, accumulating a 0–3 record with a 6.26 ERA in 26 innings.<ref name=BBcubeK/> He spent the 2016 season with Greensboro, going 3–2 with a 3.35 ERA in 45 innings.<ref name=BBcubeK/> In 2017, he repeated the year with Greensboro, going 2–0 with a 2.28 ERA in 67 innings.<ref name=BBcubeK/> 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.<ref name=BBcubeK/>

On November 20, 2018, the Marlins added Keller to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/marlins-kyle-keller-contract-selected/|title=Marlins' Kyle Keller: Contract selected|work=CBS Sports|author=RotoWire Staff|date=November 20, 2018|access-date=April 24, 2019}}</ref> In 2019, he opened the season with Jacksonville, and was promoted to New Orleans on April 9.<ref name=BBcubeK/> On August 1, 2019, the Marlins promoted Keller to the major leagues for the first time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/marlins-kyle-keller-moving-up-to-miami/|title=Marlins' Kyle Keller: Moving up to Miami|author=RotoWire Staff|work=CBS Sports|date=August 1, 2018|access-date=August 4, 2019}}</ref> He made his major league debut on August 4, striking out one batter over {{fraction|1|2|3}} innings pitched.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/TBA/TBA201908040.shtml|title=Miami Marlins at Tampa Bay Rays Box Score, August 4, 2019|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=August 5, 2019}}</ref> In 10 appearances during his rookie campaign, Keller logged a 3.38 ERA with 11 strikeouts across {{fraction|10|2|3}} innings pitched. Keller was designated for assignment by Miami on December 20, following the signing of Yimi García.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Marlins Designate Kyle Keller For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/12/marlins-designate-kyle-keller-for-assignment.html|access-date=December 8, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref>

===Los Angeles Angels=== On January 6, 2020, Keller was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for Jose Estrada.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28436166/angels-acquire-reliever-kyle-keller-marlins-catcher-jose-estrada|title=Angels acquire RHP Keller from Marlins for Estrada|date=January 6, 2020|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Keller only made two appearances for the Angels in 2020, giving up two runs in {{fraction|2|1|3}} innings for a 7.71 ERA with a lone strikeout.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.npgsports.com/2020-angels-in-review-kyle-keller/,%20https://www.npgsports.com/2020-angels-in-review-kyle-keller/|title=2020 Angels in review: Kyle Keller |website=Npgsports.com|access-date=4 March 2022}}</ref> On March 31, 2021, Keller was designated for assignment by the Angels.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/03/jose-rojas-to-make-angels-opening-day-roster.html|title=Jose Rojas To Make Angels' Opening Day Roster|website=MLB Trade Rumors}}</ref>

===Pittsburgh Pirates=== thumb|upright|Keller with the Indianapolis Indians On April 5, 2021, Keller was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/04/pirates-acquire-kyle-keller-designate-edgar-santana.html|title=Pirates Acquire Kyle Keller, Designate Edgar Santana|website=MLB Trade Rumors}}</ref> He made 32 appearances for the Pirates, going 1–1 with a 6.48 ERA and 36 strikeouts. On November 6, Keller was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/pirates_outright_seven_players_southpaw_chasen_shreve_elects_free_agency/s1_13237_36354752|title=Pirates outright seven players; Southpaw Chasen Shreve elects free agency|date=6 November 2021|website=Yardbarker.com|access-date=4 March 2022}}</ref> He subsequently rejected the assignment and elected free agency the next day.

===Hanshin Tigers=== thumb|upright|Keller with the Hanshin Tigers On December 11, 2021, Keller signed with the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/12/kyle-keller-signs-with-hanshin-tigers.html|title=Kyle Keller Signs With Hanshin Tigers|website=MLB Trade Rumors|date=December 11, 2021}}</ref> Keller was mainly used as a relief pitcher during the 2022 season, posting a 3-2 record and 3.31 ERA with 46 strikeouts and three saves across {{fraction|32|2|3}} innings pitched.

Keller made 27 appearances for the Tigers in the 2023 campaign, compiling a 1-0 record and 1.71 ERA with 28 strikeouts and one save across {{fraction|26|1|3}} innings of work.

===Yomiuri Giants=== On December 26, 2023, Keller signed with the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball. He made 52 appearances out of the bullpen for Yomiuri in 2024, compiling a 2–2 record and 1.53 ERA with 54 strikeouts across 47 innings pitched.

On December 8, 2024, Keller re–signed with the Giants on a one–year contract.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kyle Keller Re-Signs With NPB's Yomiuri Giants|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/12/kyle-keller-re-signs-with-npbs-yomiuri-giants.html|access-date=December 8, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref> He made 45 appearances for the Giants in 2025, posting a 1-1 record and 3.11 ERA with 49 strikeouts across {{fraction|46|1|3}} innings pitched. Keller became a free agent following the season.

===Boston Red Sox=== On February 3, 2026, Keller signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Red Sox, Kyle Keller Agree To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/02/red-sox-kyle-keller-agree-to-minor-league-deal.html|access-date=February 3, 2026|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref>

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