Dutch Mele
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1937)
Dutch Mele was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1937 for the Cincinnati Reds. In 6 career games, he hit .143 with 2 hits and 1 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- Died
- 2/12/1975 in Hollywood, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1937-09-14
- Last Game
- 1937-10-03
Full name: Albert Ernest Mele
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 | .143 | .200 | .214 | .414 | 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 .414 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — 44.1% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | CIN | NL | 6 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Away | 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937-10-03 | CIN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-10-03 | CIN | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1937-10-01 | CIN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-09-21 | CIN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-09-14 | CIN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-09-14 | CIN | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 3 |
Dutch Mele: the record in brief
Dutch Mele's major league career runs from a debut on September 14, 1937 to a final game on October 3, 1937. All of the seasons listed were played for the Cincinnati Reds. Mele is listed as an outfielder at 6'0" and 195 pounds. Mele both batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. Mele was born on January 11, 1915, in New York, NY, USA. Mele's death is recorded on February 12, 1975, in Hollywood, FL, USA. The given name on file is Albert Ernest Mele.
Mele's career batting table shows 6 games, 14 at bats and 2 hits, a .143 average, plus 1 runs batted in. Mele's .143 average ran 48.3% below the .277 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Mele's .414 stands 44.1% below the league's .741. The season table holds a single row: 1937 with the Cincinnati Reds, 6 games, 14 at bats and 2 hits.
The position table credits Mele with 3 games at right field and also lists 2 at left field.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dutch Mele
- Was Dutch Mele a pitcher?
- No. Dutch Mele was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Dutch Mele hit?
- Dutch Mele hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Dutch Mele play for?
- Dutch Mele played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (1937).
- What were Dutch Mele's career stats?
- In 6 games, Dutch Mele had 2 hits, 1 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .143 batting average.
- What position did Dutch Mele play?
- Dutch Mele played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dutch Mele and how much did he weigh?
- Dutch Mele was listed at 6 feet and 195 pounds.
- What was Dutch Mele's career batting average?
- Dutch Mele batted .143 over his career, with 2 hits in 14 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dutch Mele have?
- Dutch Mele drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Dutch Mele in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dutch Mele has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.