Mel Queen, baseball player, 1964-1972

Mel Queen

Born: 3/26/1942 in Johnson City, NY, USA

Died: 5/11/2011 in Morro Bay, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-04-13 | Final Game: 1972-07-21

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 189 lbs

Full name: Melvin Douglas Queen

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Biography

Mel Queen, born in 1942, was a talented pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1972. Known for his versatile pitching style and competitive spirit, Queen finished his career with a record of 20-17 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.14. Over the course of his career, he recorded 306 strikeouts and notched 14 saves, showcasing his ability to not only excel as a starter but also as a reliable reliever when needed. Queen's playing era coincided with a transformative time in baseball history, where the game saw the rise of power hitters and the evolution of pitching strategies. His contributions on the mound were significant, as he navigated the competitive landscape of the late 1960s and early 1970s, a period marked by a focus on pitching prowess. Despite not being a household name, Mel Queen's performance and durability in a demanding role left a lasting impression on the teams he represented and the fans who witnessed his career unfold.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
20 17 140 33 6 2 14 389.7 336 136 36 143 306 3.14 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1966 CIN NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 1 7.0 11 5 6 9 6.43 0.0
1967 CIN NL 14 8 31 24 6 2 0 195.7 155 60 52 154 2.76 1627.2
1968 CIN NL 0 1 5 4 0 0 0 18.3 25 12 6 20 5.89 -1456.9
1969 CIN NL 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 12.0 7 3 3 7 2.25 -269.4
1970 LAA AL 3 6 34 3 0 0 9 60.0 58 28 28 44 4.20 -
1971 LAA AL 2 2 44 0 0 0 4 65.7 49 13 29 53 1.78 -
1972 LAA AL 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 31.0 31 15 19 19 4.35 -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
269 274 20 49 7 0 2 25 2 21 50 0.179 0.233 0.226 0.460 -1123.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1964 CIN NL 48 95 7 19 2 0 2 12 0 4 19 0.200 -404.3
1965 CIN NL 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.0
1966 CIN NL 56 55 4 7 1 0 0 5 0 10 12 0.127 -389.5
1967 CIN NL 49 81 6 17 4 0 0 5 2 4 10 0.210 -329.3
1968 CIN NL 10 8 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.125 0.0
1969 CIN NL 2 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.167 0.0
1970 LAA AL 37 16 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.250 0.0
1971 LAA AL 45 8 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.000 0.0
1972 LAA AL 17 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 53 26 78 1 1 0
P 140 33 18 40 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1964 CIN OF 20 17 42 0 1 0
1965 CIN OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1966 CIN P 7 0 0 1 0 0
1966 CIN OF 32 9 35 1 0 0
1967 CIN P 31 24 15 17 2 2
1968 CIN P 5 4 0 4 0 0
1969 CIN P 2 2 0 1 0 0
1970 CAL P 34 3 1 5 0 0
1971 CAL P 44 0 1 8 1 0
1972 CAL P 17 0 1 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 140
Left Field 2
Right Field 52