![]() “During my senior year, I had a couple of teams that were interested, but nothing really materialized. “To be honest with you, I didn’t even know if I was going to have a chance,” said Kelly. He took an uncommon and unlikely route to the pros, signing undrafted with the Oakland Athletics’ organization for only $500 after graduating from Newberry in 2017. “Zack Kelly is the prime example of what happens when you combine work ethic, determination, with being an overall good person.” I’m thankful for the call and that our program gets the opportunity to feel his impact to this day,” said head Wolves baseball coach Russell Triplett. “I can still recall the day he called me asking for an opportunity. He came out of Lord Botetourt High School, just outside of Roanoke, and played two seasons for Concord in West Virginia before transferring to Newberry in 2016. The Virginia native’s journey to the majors has been awe-inspiring. Thursday will be the first time Kelly has made an Opening Day roster in the big leagues. The right-hander pitched a scoreless sixth inning, with two strikeouts and a hit, in what would be the first of 13 appearances for Boston in August and September. 29, pitching for the Red Sox against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis. ![]() Kelly made his major-league debut on Aug. But it's special when a player makes an Opening Day roster for the first time. Not necessarily a surprise in either case. EDT.Īlex Cora met with Triston Casas and Zack Kelly to tell them they made the team. Thursday is Boston’s home opener, with the Red Sox taking on the Baltimore Orioles at 2:10 p.m. BOSTON - Today marks the beginning of the Major League Baseball season, and former Newberry College standout Zack Kelly '17 has earned his spot on the Red Sox’ Opening Day roster.
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