The first relief appearance for Joe Kelly as a member of the Boston Red Sox came with mixed results. That can probably be expected from a pitcher adjusting to a new role, one he hadn’t been utilized in since he was a member of the St. Louis Cardinals in 2013. With that in mind, there are a few takeaways from Monday night’s appearance against the Detroit Tigers.
What stands out most is that Kelly can throw some serious heat. The radar gun at Fenway Park clocked 11 of his 21 pitches at 100 mph or faster.