{{Short description|American baseball player (born 1984)}} {{For|other similarly named people|Sean Kelly (disambiguation){{!}}Sean Kelly}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}} {{Infobox baseball biography | name = Shawn Kelley | image = Shawn Kelley pitching on July 13, 2018 (2) (cropped).jpg | image_size = | caption = Kelley with the Nationals in 2018 | team = | number = | position = Pitcher | birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1984|4|26}} | birth_place = Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. | bats = Right | throws = Right | debutleague = MLB | debutdate = April 10 | debutyear = 2009 | debutteam = Seattle Mariners | finalleague = MLB | finaldate = September 27 | finalyear = 2019 | finalteam = Texas Rangers | statleague = MLB | stat1label = Win–loss record | stat1value = 32–25 | stat2label = Earned run average | stat2value = 3.80 | stat3label = Strikeouts | stat3value = 521 | teams = * Seattle Mariners ({{mlby|2009}}–{{mlby|2012}}) * New York Yankees ({{mlby|2013}}–{{mlby|2014}}) * San Diego Padres ({{mlby|2015}}) * Washington Nationals ({{mlby|2016}}–{{mlby|2018}}) * Oakland Athletics ({{mlby|2018}}) * Texas Rangers ({{mlby|2019}}) }} '''Shawn Andrew Kelley''' (born April 26, 1984) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners from 2009 to 2012, New York Yankees from 2013 to 2014, San Diego Padres in 2015, Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018, the Oakland Athletics in 2018 and the Texas Rangers in 2019.
thumb|right|Kelley with the Yankees in 2013 Kelley attended Ballard High School, and later Austin Peay State University. Kelley was drafted by the Mariners in the 2007 Major League Baseball draft. He made his professional debut in 2007, and later made his major league debut in 2009. Kelley bats and throws right-handed.
==Amateur career==
===High school=== Kelley attended Ballard High School in Louisville, Kentucky. As a pitcher for the school's baseball team, Kelley went 9–1 with a 1.12 earned run average (ERA), and 95 strikeouts in 74 innings pitched.<ref name="rs 2003"/> He also batted .564 with seven home runs, and 21 stolen bases.<ref name="rs 2003"/>
===College=== Kelley hoped to play college baseball for the University of Louisville, but they did not offer him a scholarship. Kelley accepted the only scholarship offer he received, from Austin Peay State University.<ref name="huge relief"/> In his first season, 2003, he was involved in no decisions with a 2.57 ERA in four games, one start. Kelley sustained an elbow injury in his first season and had Tommy John surgery, which ended his redshirt freshman season.<ref name="rs 2003">{{cite web |url=http://www.letsgopeay.com/fls/16900/pdf/media_guides/2003_04/2004_bsbguide_0119.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=16900 |title=2004 Austin Peay Governors Baseball Yearbook |work=Austin Peay Athletics |publisher=Austin Peay State University |access-date=May 30, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713202548/http://www.letsgopeay.com/fls/16900/pdf/media_guides/2003_04/2004_bsbguide_0119.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=16900 |archive-date=July 13, 2011 }}</ref> During his freshman season in 2004, Kelley went 3–3 with a 3.45 ERA, and 51 strikeouts in 16 games, 10 starts. That season, he finished with the third lowest ERA in the Ohio Valley Conference.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.letsgopeay.com/fls/16900/pdf/media_guides/2004_05/05_bsb_guide_sec01.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=16900 |title=2005 Austin Peay Governors Baseball Yearbook |work=Austin Peay Athletics |publisher=Austin Peay State University |access-date=May 30, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713202601/http://www.letsgopeay.com/fls/16900/pdf/media_guides/2004_05/05_bsb_guide_sec01.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=16900 |archive-date=July 13, 2011 }}</ref> In his sophomore season in 2005, Kelley went 7–4 with a 3.59 ERA, one save, and 70 strikeouts in 17 games, 16 starts. That season, he was selected to the second-team All-Ohio Valley Conference.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.letsgopeay.com/fls/16900/pdf/media_guides/2005_06/06_bsb_guide_0123.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=16900|title=2006 Austin Peay Governors Baseball Yearbook|work=Austin Peay Athletics|publisher=Austin Peay State University|access-date=May 30, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713202617/http://www.letsgopeay.com/fls/16900/pdf/media_guides/2005_06/06_bsb_guide_0123.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=16900|archive-date=July 13, 2011}}</ref>
In his junior season, Kelley went 5–6 with a 3.30 ERA, and 89 strikeouts in 18 games, 14 starts. His final season, 2007, Kelley went 11–3 with a 2.40 ERA, and 82 strikeouts in 17 games, 16 starts. On April 9, 2007, he was named the Ohio Valley Conference's Pitcher of the Week.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.apsugovernors.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=85694&SPID=10129&DB_OEM_ID=16900&ATCLID=942883 |title=Kelley named conference Pitcher of the Week |date=April 9, 2007 |work=Austin Peay Athletics |publisher=Austin Peay State University |access-date=May 30, 2010}}</ref> He won his second Pitcher of the Week award on April 23.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.apsugovernors.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=85694&SPID=10129&DB_OEM_ID=16900&ATCLID=942894 |title=APSU's Kelley named OVC Pitcher of the Week |date=April 28, 2007 |work=Austin Peay Athletics |publisher=Austin Peay State University|access-date=May 30, 2010}}</ref> At the end of the 2007 season, Kelley was named to the second-team American Baseball Coaches All-South Region.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.apsugovernors.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=85694&SPID=10129&DB_OEM_ID=16900&ATCLID=942362 |title=Kelley named to second-team ABCA All-South |date=May 30, 2007 |work=Austin Peay Athletics |publisher=Austin Peay State University|access-date=May 30, 2010}}</ref> On the academic side, Kelley received a bachelor's degree in political science.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.letsgopeay.com/fls/16900/pdf/media_guides/2006_07/07_bsb_part1.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=16900 |title=2007 Austin Peay Governors Baseball Yearbook |work=Austin Peay Athletics |publisher=Austin Peay State University |access-date=May 30, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713202626/http://www.letsgopeay.com/fls/16900/pdf/media_guides/2006_07/07_bsb_part1.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=16900 |archive-date=July 13, 2011 }}</ref>
==Professional career==
===Seattle Mariners===
====2007–2008 seasons==== Kelley was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 13{{sup|th}} round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft. He began his professional career that season with the Class-A Short-Season Everett AquaSox. With the AquaSox, he went 1–0 with a 3.00 ERA, and four strikeouts in three games, all in relief. After his stint in Everett, Kelley was promoted to the Class-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. In his debut with the Timber Rattlers, Kelley attained the win after pitching two relief innings.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3494877 |title=Rattlers Roll Past Peoria |date=June 25, 2007 |publisher=OurSports Central |access-date=May 30, 2010}}</ref> In nine games with Wisconsin, Kelley went 1–1 with a 2.25 ERA, and 14 strikeouts. In 2008, Kelley split the season between the Class-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, the Class-A Advanced High Desert Mavericks, and the Double-A West Tenn Diamond Jaxx. With the Timber Rattlers, he was involved in no decisions, and record a 3.52 ERA with three saves, and 12 strikeouts in eight games. He was then promoted to the Mavericks where in 12 relief appearances he was involved in no decisions, gave-up no earned runs, saved three games, and struck-out 12. Finally, with the Diamond Jaxx, Kelley went 3–1 with a 2.11 ERA, nine saves, and 44 strikeouts in 29 games, all in relief. Kelley was tied for first among Diamond Jaxx pitchers in games finished (24), and was second in saves.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/team.cgi?id=39906 |title=2008 West Tenn Diamond Jaxx |work=Baseball-Reference |publisher=Sports Reference LLC |access-date=May 30, 2010}}</ref> At the end of the 2008 regular season, Kelley played in the Venezuelan Winter League.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081015&content_id=3621841&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea |title=Eight Mariners begin play in Venezuela |author=Jim Street |date=October 15, 2008 |work=MLB.com |publisher=Major League Baseball |access-date=May 30, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110617061438/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081015&content_id=3621841&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea |archive-date=June 17, 2011 }}</ref>
====2009 season==== At the start of the 2009 season, Kelley was invited to Mariners' spring training as a non-roster invitee.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2008630468_mari15.html?syndication=rss |title=Mariners will have 17 nonroster players going to spring training |author=Larry Stone |date=January 15, 2009 |work=The Seattle Times |publisher=The Seattle Times Company |access-date=May 30, 2010}}</ref> During spring training, Mariners' manager Don Wakamatsu was reportedly impressed by Kelley's performance and was quoted as saying, "[Kelley's] stuff is outstanding. Very impressive."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/mariners/2009/03/10/wakamatsu_on_morrow.html |title=Wakamatsu on Brandon Morrow |author=Larry Stone |date=March 10, 2009 |work=The Seattle Times |publisher=The Seattle Times Company |access-date=May 30, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120224180245/http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/mariners/2009/03/10/wakamatsu_on_morrow.html |archive-date=February 24, 2012 }}</ref> Kelley made the Mariners' 25-man roster after spring training.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090404&content_id=4128876&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |title=Mariners finalize Opening Day roster |author=Jim Street |date=April 4, 2009 |work=MLB.com |publisher=Major League Baseball |access-date=May 30, 2010}}</ref> Kelley made his major league debut on April 10 against the Oakland Athletics and struck out two in one inning pitched.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/OAK/OAK200904100.shtml |title=April 10, 2009 Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics Box Score and Play-by-Play |work=Baseball-Reference |publisher=Sports Reference LLC |access-date=May 30, 2010}}</ref> On May 1, Kelley picked up his first major league win in 1{{frac|2|3}} innings pitched against the Oakland Athletics.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SEA/SEA200905010.shtml |title=May 1, 2009 Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners Box Score and Play-by-Play |work=Baseball-Reference |publisher=Sports Reference LLC |access-date=May 30, 2010}}</ref> On May 6, Kelley strained his left oblique and was placed on the 15-day disabled list.<ref name="dl">{{cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/al/2009-05-06-1380436704_x.htm |title=Mariners recall Olson; Kelley to DL |date=May 6, 2009 |agency=Associated Press |publisher=USA Today |access-date=May 30, 2010}}</ref> As a result, the Mariners called up pitcher Garrett Olson from the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers to replace Kelley on the 25-man roster.<ref name="dl"/> Kelley pitched three rehab games in the minor leagues. His first were with the rookie-level Arizona League Mariners, where he pitched two games, both starts, and gave up no earned runs. The last was with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, where he gave up no earned runs in one relief appearance. On June 3, the Mariners' activated Kelley from the disabled list, and as a result optioned first baseman Mike Carp to Triple-A Tacoma.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=7996520 |title=Mariners Activate RHP Shawn Kelley |date=July 3, 2009 |agency=Associated Press |publisher=ABC News |access-date=May 30, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140619114223/https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=7996520 |archive-date=June 19, 2014 }}</ref> On the season, Kelley went 5–4 with a 4.50 ERA, and 41 strikeouts in 41 games, all in relief for Seattle.
====2010 season==== On February 24, 2010, during spring training workouts, Kelley was injured after he was accidentally kicked in the chin by teammate Mark Lowe.<ref name="kick">{{cite web |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100224&content_id=8135306&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |title=Freak accident leaves Kelley with stitches |author=Jim Street |date=February 24, 2010 |work=MLB.com |publisher=Major League Baseball |access-date=May 30, 2010}}</ref> The accident required Kelley to receive six stitches.<ref name="kick"/> Kelley made the Mariners' 25-man roster out of spring training for the second time in his career in 2010. On April 30, after pitcher Cliff Lee was activated from the disabled list, the Mariners optioned Kelley to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/marinersblog/2011749485_ms_option_shawn_kelley_to_trip.html |title=M's option Shawn Kelley to Triple-A Tacoma, pregame notes |author=Mason Kelley |date=April 30, 2010 |work=The Seattle Times |publisher=The Seattle Times Company |access-date=May 30, 2010}}</ref> However, on May 6, after Mark Lowe was placed on the disabled list, Kelley was recalled and placed on the Mariners' 25-man roster.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2010/may/06/seattle-adds-to-troubles/ |title=Mariners add to troubles with loss to Rays |date=May 6, 2010 |publisher=The Spokesman-Review |access-date=May 30, 2010}}</ref> He was designated for assignment on February 7, 2013.
===New York Yankees=== On February 13, 2013, Kelley was traded to the New York Yankees in exchange for Abraham Almonte.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/02/13/mariners-trade-shawn-kelley-to-yankees-for-minor-league-outfielder/|title=The Seattle Times | Local news, sports, business, politics, entertainment, travel, restaurants and opinion for Seattle and the Pacific Northwest}}</ref> In the 2013 season, Kelley recorded 71 strikeouts in 53 innings pitched.<ref name="huge relief">{{Cite web | url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/harper-mariner-reject-kelley-yanks-huge-relief-article-1.1755480 |title = Mariners loss is Yankees gain when it comes to Shawn Kelley|website = New York Daily News}}</ref>
Kelley filled in for David Robertson as the Yankees' closer while Robertson was on the disabled list in April 2014.<ref name="huge relief"/>
On April 7, 2014, Kelley recorded his first career save.<ref>{{cite news|title=Yankees hold off Orioles in Derek Jeter's final home opener|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=340407110|access-date=December 30, 2014|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=April 7, 2014}}</ref> On May 5, 2014, Kelley was ejected for the first time in his MLB career by home plate umpire Laz Díaz for arguing balls and strikes.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hoch|first1=Bryan|title=Girardi, Kelley tossed for arguing balls and strikes|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/yankees-manager-joe-girardi-reliever-shawn-kelley-tossed-for-arguing-balls-and-strikes/c-74477146|access-date=December 30, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=May 6, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Matthews|first1=Wallace|title=Joe Girardi ejected in loss|url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/10889636/new-york-yankees-manager-joe-girardi-ejected-arguing|access-date=December 30, 2014|work=ESPN.com|date=May 6, 2014}}</ref> On May 13, 2014, Kelley was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a strained lumbar spine in his back.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hoch|first1=Bryan|title=Back issue lands Kelley on disabled list|url=http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/75328390/back-issue-lands-kelley-on-disabled-list|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141020061737/http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/75328390/back-issue-lands-kelley-on-disabled-list|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 20, 2014|access-date=December 30, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=May 13, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Somers|first1=Aaron|title=Yankees place Shawn Kelley on disabled list, recall Zoilo Almonte|url=https://www.si.com/mlb/strike-zone/2014/05/13/yankees-place-shawn-kelley-on-disabled-list-zoilo-almonte|access-date=December 30, 2014|magazine=Sports Illustrated|date=May 13, 2014}}</ref>
===San Diego Padres=== On December 29, 2014, he was traded to the San Diego Padres in exchange for minor league pitcher Johnny Barbato.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/29/the-yankees-trade-shawn-kelley-to-the-padres/|title=The Yankees trade Shawn Kelley to the Padres|work=NBC Sports|date=December 29, 2014|first=Chris|last=Calcaterra|access-date=December 29, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Padres get Kelley from Yankees for Barbato|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=12094746|access-date=December 30, 2014|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=December 29, 2014}}</ref> He became a free agent following the 2015 season.
===Washington Nationals=== On December 11, 2015, Kelley signed a three-year, $15 million contract with the Washington Nationals.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://curlyw.mlblogs.com/2015/12/11/nationals-agree-to-terms-with-rhp-shawn-kelley/?partnerId=as_was_20151211_56237036&adbid=10153619831210189&adbpl=fb&adbpr=48589510188|agency=Curly W Live|title=Nationals agree to terms with RHP Shawn Kelley|date=December 11, 2015|access-date=December 11, 2015|first=Kyle|last=Brostowitz}}</ref> Ticketed as the Nationals' primary setup man, Kelley filled in as closer while Jonathan Papelbon was on the disabled list in June 2016.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/the-nationals-will-be-without-closer-jonathan-papelbon-and-need-bullpen-help/|agency=CBS Sports|title=Nationals will be without closer Jonathan Papelbon, need bullpen help|first=Mike|last=Axisa|date=June 14, 2016|access-date=May 22, 2017}}</ref> Kelley generally excelled in the role of setup man, but he surrendered the runs that ultimately ended the Nationals' year, with Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner hitting an RBI triple to deep center field in Game 5 of the 2016 National League Division Series. Kelley was removed from the game during the next at-bat with arm discomfort.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/nationals-journal/wp/2016/10/14/shawn-kelley-lost-feeling-in-his-fingers-but-does-not-fear-long-term-issue/|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=October 14, 2016|access-date=May 22, 2017|first=Chelsea|last=Janes|title=Shawn Kelley lost feeling in his fingers, does not fear long-term issue}}</ref>
During the 2017 season, Kelley was among the relievers manager Dusty Baker tried as closer, with Opening Day closer Blake Treinen being demoted due to ineffectiveness early in the season. Kelley himself lost the role by late May, with Baker moving rookie Koda Glover into the position due to Kelley's lack of durability.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/nationals-journal/wp/2017/05/22/koda-glover-might-be-the-new-nationals-closer/|newspaper=The Washington Post|title=Koda Glover might be the new Nationals closer|first=Jorge|last=Castillo|date=May 22, 2017|access-date=May 22, 2017}}</ref> Kelley experienced dramatic increases in his rates of walks and home runs allowed over the first half of the season,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thenatsblog.com/2017/06/shawn-kelley-is-not-shawn-kelley-anymore/|agency=The Nats Blog|title=Shawn Kelley is Not Shawn Kelley Anymore|first=Court|last=Swift|date=June 18, 2017|access-date=June 30, 2017}}</ref> landing on the disabled list twice (with a lower back strain in May and a right trapezius strain in June) as he struggled to a 7.00 ERA and 4.5 home run rate per nine innings.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/nationals-journal/wp/2017/06/18/nationals-place-shawn-kelley-on-disabled-list-recall-a-j-cole/|newspaper=The Washington Post|title=Nationals place Shawn Kelley on disabled list, recall A.J. Cole|date=June 18, 2017|access-date=June 30, 2017|first=Jorge|last=Castillo}}</ref> Those tendencies continued after he returned from the disabled list; by the time he suffered a season-ending elbow injury on September 22, he had allowed 12 home runs in 26 innings at the major league level and finished the year with a 7.27 ERA.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/nationals-journal/wp/2017/10/01/done-for-the-season-with-yet-another-injury-shawn-kelley-figuring-out-plan-of-attack/|newspaper=The Washington Post|title=Done for the season with yet another injury, Shawn Kelley figuring out 'plan of attack'|first=Jorge|last=Castillo|date=October 1, 2017|access-date=June 18, 2018}}</ref>
While still struggling with his home run rate and injury issues, Kelley enjoyed a rebound performance over the first half of the 2018 season, pitching to a 3.34 ERA through the month of July.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.federalbaseball.com/2018/8/1/17638992/washington-nationals-dfa-shawn-kelley-you-are-either-in-or-you-are-in-the-way-mike-rizzo|agency=Federal Baseball|title=Washington Nationals DFA Shawn Kelley: "You're either in or you're in the way, and I thought he was in the way." - Nats' GM Mike Rizzo|first=Patrick|last=Reddington|date=August 1, 2018|access-date=August 1, 2018}}</ref> On July 31, 2018, Kelley was called to pitch the ninth inning with the Nationals holding a 25–1 lead over the New York Mets. After allowing a two-run home run to Austin Jackson, Kelley angrily threw his glove to the ground and glared into the Nationals' dugout. On August 1, Kelley was designated for assignment by the Nationals, who called his outburst "selfish" and "disrespectful to the organization". Kelley said he "acted like a baby" but denied his intent was to show up manager Dave Martinez.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2788956-shawn-kelley-dfad-by-nationals-after-throwing-glove-in-anger-during-blowout-win|work=Bleacher Report|title=Shawn Kelley DFA'd by Nationals After Throwing Glove in Anger During Blowout Win|first=Tim|last=Daniels|date=August 1, 2018|access-date=August 1, 2018}}</ref>
===Oakland Athletics=== On August 5, 2018, Kelley was traded to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for an international signing bonus slot.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.mlb.com/news/shawn-kelley-traded-from-nationals-to-as/c-289049212 |title = A's land reliever Kelley from Nationals| website=MLB.com }}</ref> He became a free agent following the season.
===Texas Rangers=== On January 29, 2019, Kelley signed a one-year contract with a club option, with the Texas Rangers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/rangers/news/shawn-kelley-agrees-to-deal-with-rangers/c-303268146 |title=Rangers officially add Kelley to bullpen mix |work=MLB.com | date=January 29, 2019 | access-date=January 29, 2019}}</ref> He became a free agent after the season.
On March 10, 2021, Kelley confirmed his retirement in a Twitter response to Tim Dillard, who had retired the same day.
==Personal life== Kelley was born on April 26, 1984, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Dennis and Rhonda Kelley.<ref name="rs 2003"/> Before making it to the major leagues, Kelley worked at a golf course during the winter to make money. Kelley has a younger brother, Justin.<ref name="rs 2003"/> Kelley has 4 children, two sons and one daughter. He is married to Kristina Kelley. On May 16, 2019, he underwent surgery to remove two lumps from his vocal cords,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/mlb/texas-rangers/article230567539.html|title=Rangers' Kelley trying to keep medical scare out of his mind as he awaits biopsy results|author=Jeff Wilson|publisher=Fort Worth Star-Telegram|date=May 18, 2019|access-date=May 18, 2019}}</ref> which tested as benign.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/mlb/news/what-a-relief-rangers-shawn-kelley-get-save-after-learning-lumps-were-benign/mzjhm3hjvy6z1r8bls2jfx139|title=What a relief! Rangers' Shawn Kelley gets save after learning lumps were benign|author=Bob Hille|publisher=Sporting News|date=May 22, 2019|access-date=May 29, 2019}}</ref>
==References== {{Reflist|30em}}
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