Kelly Brian Shoppach (pronounced SHOP-ick; born April 29, 1980) is an American former professional baseball catcher.

He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Tampa Bay Rays, New York Mets, Seattle Mariners and Pittsburgh Pirates.

Shoppach attended Brewer High School in White Settlement, Texas, and was a student and a letterman in baseball and football.

In football, he played quarterback, running back and linebacker, was a three-time all-district selection and as a senior, he was named the district's most valuable player.

[5] He made his professional debut in 2002 for the Single-A Sarasota Red Sox, batting .271 with 10 home runs and 66 RBI in 116 games.

[7] He made his major league debut on May 28 against the New York Yankees, appearing as a seventh-inning defensive replacement at catcher.

[6] On January 27, 2006, Shoppach was traded from the Red Sox to the Cleveland Indians, along with third base prospect Andy Marte, pitcher Guillermo Mota, a player to be named later, and cash considerations.

The Indians in turn sent outfielder Coco Crisp, catcher Josh Bard, and pitcher David Riske to the Red Sox.

[10] The Indians received minor league pitcher Randy Newsom from the Red Sox to complete the trade.

[9] On April 16, 2009, Shoppach drove in the first-ever run at the new Yankee Stadium, hitting a fourth-inning double to drive in Ben Francisco.

[9] On December 1, 2009, Shoppach was traded from the Cleveland Indians to the Tampa Bay Rays for pitcher Mitch Talbot.

[9] On September 30, Shoppach hit two home runs, accounting for 5 RBI in Game 1 of the 2011 American League Division Series against the Texas Rangers.

[9] On August 14, 2012, Shoppach was traded from the Red Sox to the New York Mets for a player to be named later,[24] later identified as Pedro Beato.

[31] On July 5, 2013, Shoppach signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals, and was assigned to the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs.

[33] On August 12, 2013, Shoppach signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and was assigned to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians.