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2019 Arizona Diamondbacks Review: #17 Merrill Kelly

RATING: 6.39

AGE: 30

2019 STATS: 32 GS, 183.1 IP, 4.42 ERA, 4.51 FIP, 101 ERA+, 1.4 bWAR, 7.8 K/9, 2.8 BB/9, 1.4 HR/9

2019 SALARY: 2 Million

2020 STATUS: Signed 3 Million, Options for 2021-22, Free Agent 2025

INTRODUCTION

Merrill Kelly grew up in Arizona and was drafted out of Desert Mountain High school by the Orioles in the 37th round of the 2007 draft. Merrill opted to go to Yavapai College, Prescott, (where Curt Schilling also pitched), and was drafted again two years later, this time by the Indians in the 22nd round.