Melvin Sykes

Born: 1/10/1901 in Decatur, AL, USA

Died: 1984 in Decatur, AL, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: Melvin Elijah Sykes

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Biography

Melvin Sykes, born in 1901, is an active baseball player known for his role as a position player. Throughout his career, Sykes has participated in 11 games, where he has recorded 3 hits and 1 RBI, resulting in a batting average of 0.111. While he has yet to hit a home run or steal a base, his presence on the field highlights a dedication to the game that transcends statistics. Sykes plays during an era where the dynamics of baseball are continually evolving, and his ongoing participation reflects the ever-changing landscape of the sport. As he continues his career, Sykes contributes not only to his team's performance but also to the rich tapestry of baseball history, embodying the spirit of perseverance and commitment that characterizes the game.

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	0.111	0.200	0.148	0.348	0.0

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 0.348 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 52.7% 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
1926	HIL	ECL	9	20	0	3	1	0	0	1	0	2	2	0.150	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	NLG	ECL	2	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	11	8	19	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1926	HIL	OF	9	6	13	0	1	0
1926	NLG	OF	2	2	6	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	8
Center Field	2
Right Field	1