Kenny Kelly is a former world-class athlete who enjoyed a successful career in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2008, having been drafted in the second round by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He made his MLB debut in 2000 and went on to play for multiple teams. Kenny attended Tampa Catholic High School in Tampa, Florida and was a letterman in four sports, football, basketball, baseball, and track. After winning three FHSAA State titles in three different sports, he finished his high school career as Florida’s football record holder in passing yards and passing touchdowns in football. In 1997, he signed a letter of intent to play football for the University of Miami, where in 1999, Kelly was named starting Quarterback alongside teammates such as superstars Reggie Wayne, Edgerrin James, Santana Moss, and Ed Reed.

Drafted in the 2nd-round of the 1997 MLB amateur draft by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Kelly played 11 professional baseball seasons, with big league stops in Tampa Bay, Seattle Mariners, Cincinnati Reds, and Washington Nationals. After playing for managers such as Lou Piniella, Frank Roberson, and Larry Rothschild, and some former teammates including superstars such as Josh Hamilton, Ken Griffey Jr., and Ichiro Suzuki, Kenny decided to retire
from baseball in 2008.

After retirement, Kelly transitioned into financial industry at Merrill Lynch’s PMD program and J.P. Morgan & Chase Corporate as a Financial Analyst. Later after being given an opportunity to get into coaching, Kelly served as an assistant coach at Alabama State University from 2008 to 2011, where he was instrumental in player development and recruitment. Kelly further honed his coaching skills with the Houston Astros in 2015, where he contributed to player development and decision-making for rookie and single-A players. Also, Kelly later worked at the college football level as an Offense Quality Control Analyst at Florida International University, where he played a key role in one of the most successful offensive seasons in the program’s history. After graduating cum laude, with a B.S. Degree in Finance, Kenny was inducted into National College Alpha Chi Honor Society at Alabama State University (2010) Baseball and Football Hall of Fame Inductee awarded by Tampa Catholic High School (2009).

In 2025, Kenny became both Executive Director for Premier Players Foundation Inc., as well as the Head Football and Baseball coach at Kathleen High School in Lakeland, Florida. He dedicates his expertise to training and mentoring young student-athletes. His focus is not only on athletic excellence but also on character development and lifelong skills, aiming to shape future leaders.