Dutch Mele

Born: 1/11/1915 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 2/12/1975 in Hollywood, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-09-14 | Final Game: 1937-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Albert Ernest Mele

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Biography

Dutch Mele, born in 1915, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the late 1930s. He played in Major League Baseball from September 14, 1937, to October 3, 1937, appearing in a total of six games. As a position player, Mele contributed to his team with a batting average of .143, accumulating two hits and one run batted in (RBI) during his short stint in the majors. Although he did not hit any home runs and recorded no stolen bases, his presence on the field during this era of baseball marked a significant achievement in his journey as a player. Mele's brief career took place during a time when the sport was transitioning into a more dynamic phase, with the emergence of power hitters and the changing strategies of the game. Despite the limited opportunities, his involvement at the MLB level reflects the aspirations of many players during the era who sought to make their mark in a sport that was growing in popularity and complexity. While his statistics may not stand out in the annals of baseball history, Dutch Mele's legacy is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the game, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	14	1	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.143	0.200	0.214	0.414	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 48.3% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 41.6% below league average.

Career SLG .214 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 46.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.414 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 44.1% 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
1937	CIN	NL	6	14	1	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	5	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	CIN	OF	5	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	2
Right Field	3