Casey Kelly Struggling With Groin Strain
- Updated: February 23, 2015
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According to Dennis Lin of U-T San Diego San Diego Padres pitcher Casey Kelly is struggling with a groin injury.
Bud Black said Casey Kelly has a groin strain that will keep him from throwing for a “few days.”
— Dennis Lin (@dennistlin) February 22, 2015
The plan with Kelly is to work him as a starter during spring training. The former first round pick in the 2008 MLB draft has not pitched since 2012.
When he did pitch in 2012 he struggled as he posted a 2-3 record with a 6.21 ERA.
Below is his complete stats from that season.
| Year | Age | Tm | Lg | W | L | G | GS | GF | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | IBB | SO | HBP | BK | WP | BF | Awards | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 22 | SDP | NL | 2 | 3 | .400 | 6.21 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 39 | 23 | 20 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 136 | 59 | 4.78 | 1.690 | 12.1 | 1.6 | 3.1 | 8.1 | 2.60 | |
| 1 Yr | 2 | 3 | .400 | 6.21 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 39 | 23 | 20 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 136 | 59 | 4.78 | 1.690 | 12.1 | 1.6 | 3.1 | 8.1 | 2.60 | ||||
| 162 Game Avg. | 11 | 17 | .400 | 6.21 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 164 | 221 | 130 | 113 | 28 | 57 | 6 | 147 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 771 | 59 | 4.78 | 1.690 | 12.1 | 1.6 | 3.1 | 8.1 | 2.60 | ||||
This looks to be a minor injury which is a good sign. Kelly is expected to compete for the 5th starting spot in the rotation this year.
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