Joe Kelly's wife Ashley beams with pride over son Knox's pitching skills & taking former Dodgers star dad's advice to heart

When it comes to baseball talent, it looks like the Kelly family is keeping it all in the genes. Free agent relief pitcher Joe Kelly would be proud knowing his son Knox finally paid heed to what he said and translated through his performance on the field.

On Saturday, Kelly's wife Ashley shared heartwarming snaps of their son, Knox, honing his skills. From pitching on the mound to making big defensive plays, Knox is proving he’s ready to follow in his two-time World Series champion dad’s footsteps—starting young. In a series of social media stories, Ashley couldn’t hold back her pride.

“Proud of him for putting in work with Dad (and actually starting to listen to him 😂),” she wrote.

The stories captured Knox in action, demonstrating excellent pitching mechanics. One photo showed him mid-pitch, his focus unshaken as he executed his delivery. Another highlight featured Knox making a catch in right field, followed by a rocket throw to home plate to stop the opposing team in its tracks.

Ashley captioned it:

“Knox with the catch in RF & then cannon to catcher for pickle time out 🙌.”

Ashley's Instagram story

Joe Kelly and Ashley to headline as special guests for UC Riverside Alumni Appreciation Night

UC Riverside is all set to celebrate its alumni in grand style on Jan. 18 at the SRC Arena. The Alumni Appreciation Night will feature special guest appearances by Joe Kelly, an alumnus of UCR, and Ashley Kelly, a UCR alumna.

The reliever played college baseball there while his wife majored in interdisciplinary studies along with film, sociology and visual culture. There are certain giveaways also arranged.

The first 300 fans in attendance will receive an exclusive UCR Joe Kelly T-shirt. Throughout the night, attendees will have the chance to win signed memorabilia. The event will coincide with the men’s basketball game as the UCR Highlanders square off against UC San Diego. The event tips-off at 5 p.m. ET at SRC Arena.

UCR students can attend the event free of charge by presenting their R Card at the entrance. Meanwhile, fans can purchase tickets online here.