Melvin Bunch
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-1999)
Melvin Bunch was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1999 for the Kansas City Royals and the Seattle Mariners, a span of 5 seasons. Across 18 career appearances, he went 1-3 with a 6.84 ERA and 23 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-05-06
- Last Game
- 1999-06-25
Full name: Melvin Lynn Bunch
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | KCA | AL | 1 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 | 42 | 25 | 14 | 19 | 5.62 | 4.45 (-26%) | -2327.2 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 11.70 | 4.71 (-148%) | -906.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 3 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 62 | 38 | 21 | 23 | 6.84 | — | -3,234 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | KCA | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (36 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 20.0 | 37 | 27 | 10 | 7 | 12.15 |
| Away | 9 | 30.0 | 25 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 3.30 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-25 | SEA | TEX | — | 3.1 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1999-06-19 | SEA | CLE | — | 2.2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999-04-26 | SEA | DET | — | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-04-16 | SEA | LAA | — | 1.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-04-14 | SEA | TEX | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-30 | KCR | CLE | — | 3.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995-09-23 | KCR | CLE | — | 0.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-08-21 | KCR | MIL | — | 3.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995-08-18 | KCR | TOR | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-08-09 | KCR | LAA | L | 3.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 18 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana College | Texarkana | TX | 1991, 1992 |
Melvin Bunch: the record in brief
According to the bio, Melvin Bunch debuted on May 6, 1995 and played a final game on June 25, 1999. Club by club, the record runs the Kansas City Royals (1995) and the Seattle Mariners (1999). At 6'1" and 165 pounds, Bunch is listed as a pitcher. Bunch both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is November 4, 1971, in Texarkana, TX, USA. On the record, Melvin Bunch was born Melvin Lynn Bunch.
Bunch's career pitching line is 1 win, 3 losses and a 6.84 ERA over 18 appearances. The totals include 23 strikeouts. Against a 4.59 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.84 mark was 49.0% worse. 1995 was Bunch's sharpest full season, a 5.62 ERA against the league's 4.45.
Every defensive appearance on record for Bunch, 18 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Bunch's fielding totals are 2 putouts, 5 assists and 1 errors.
Bunch's college years, 1991 and 1992, were spent at Texarkana College. The game-log section draws on 36 games of Retrosheet box scores for Bunch.
Frequently Asked Questions about Melvin Bunch
- What years did Melvin Bunch play?
- Melvin Bunch played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1999.
- Was Melvin Bunch a pitcher?
- Yes. Melvin Bunch pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 23 strikeouts.
- What was Melvin Bunch's career ERA?
- Melvin Bunch finished with a 6.84 career ERA, going 1-3 with 23 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Melvin Bunch have?
- Melvin Bunch recorded 23 career strikeouts.
- Is Melvin Bunch in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Melvin Bunch has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Melvin Bunch play for?
- Melvin Bunch played for the Kansas City Royals and the Seattle Mariners.