Melvin Sykes
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Melvin Sykes was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Hilldale Club and the New York Lincoln Giants. In 11 career games, he hit .111 with 3 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
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 164 lb
- Died
- 1984 in Decatur, AL, USA
Full name: Melvin Elijah Sykes
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .111 | .200 | .148 | .348 | 0 |
Career AVG .111 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 60.3% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.
Career SLG .148 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 62.0% below league average.
Career OPS .348 vs. league average .736 across their career seasons — 52.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | HIL | ECL | 9 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1926 | NLG | ECL | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 11 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 8 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Melvin Sykes
- Was Melvin Sykes a pitcher?
- No. Melvin Sykes was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Melvin Sykes hit?
- Melvin Sykes hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What was Melvin Sykes's career batting average?
- Melvin Sykes batted .111 over his career, with 3 hits in 27 at bats.
- How many RBI did Melvin Sykes have?
- Melvin Sykes drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Melvin Sykes in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Melvin Sykes has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Melvin Sykes play for?
- Melvin Sykes played for the Hilldale Club and the New York Lincoln Giants.