Mel Deutsch

Born: 7/26/1915 in Caldwell, TX, USA

Died: 11/18/2001 in Austin, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-04-21 | Final Game: 1946-05-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Melvin Elliott Deutsch

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Biography

Mel Deutsch was a professional baseball player born in 1915 who played briefly in Major League Baseball during the 1946 season. His career spanned from April 21 to May 7 of that year, and he appeared in three games as a position player. Despite the promise that often accompanies a call to the majors, Deutsch faced significant challenges during his short tenure, finishing his time in the league without recording a hit, home run, or run batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Playing in the post-World War II era, Deutsch was part of a dynamic period in baseball history marked by the return of veterans and the integration of new talent into the league. Although his playing career was limited, his journey reflects the realities faced by many athletes during a time when the competition was fierce, and opportunities were scarce. His brief appearance in the majors serves as a reminder of the numerous players who aspired to reach the highest level of the game, often leaving indelible marks on the sport through their passion and dedication, even if their statistical achievements were minimal.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	3	0	0	0	0	6.3	7	4	1	3	2	5.68	0

Career ERA 5.68 vs. league average 3.59 across their career seasons — 58.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1946	BOS	AL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	6.3	7	4	3	2	5.68	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1946	BOS	AL	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	3	0	0	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1946	BOS	P	3	0	0	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin	Austin	TX	1939, 1940, 1941