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 |
Melvin Sykes: the record in brief
Melvin Sykes's record on this page is drawn from the season tables. The team column moves through the Hilldale Club (1926) and the New York Lincoln Giants (1926). Sykes played primarily as a left fielder and threw and hit right-handed. Born on January 10, 1901, in Decatur, AL, USA, Sykes was listed at 6 feet, 0 inches and 164 pounds. Sykes died in 1984, in Decatur, AL, USA. On the record, Melvin Sykes was born Melvin Elijah Sykes.
Across 11 games at the plate, Sykes's career line reads 3 hits in 27 at bats for a .111 average, along with 1 runs batted in. Measured against the leagues Sykes played in, the .111 career average compares with a .280 league average over the same seasons, 60.3% below the league. By OPS the gap is 52.7% below league average (.348 against .736). No season topped the 3 hits of 1926.
The position table credits Sykes with 8 games at left field and also lists 2 at center field and 1 at right field. The fielding table credits Sykes with 19 putouts, 0 assists and 1 errors in the outfield.
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 teams did Melvin Sykes play for?
- Melvin Sykes played for 2 teams: the Hilldale Club (1926) and the New York Lincoln Giants (1926).
- What were Melvin Sykes's career stats?
- In 11 games, Melvin Sykes had 3 hits, 1 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .111 batting average.
- What position did Melvin Sykes play?
- Melvin Sykes played primarily as a left fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Melvin Sykes and how much did he weigh?
- Melvin Sykes was listed at 6 feet and 164 pounds.
- 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.