Mel Bosser

Born: 2/8/1914 in Johnstown, PA, USA

Died: 3/26/1986 in Crossville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-29 | Final Game: 1945-06-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: Melvin Edward Bosser

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Biography

Mel Bosser was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the 1945 season. Born in 1914, Bosser made his mark in the game from April 29, 1945, to June 9, 1945, showcasing his talents during a time when the sport was heavily influenced by World War II. With many star players serving in the military, the league saw an influx of less experienced athletes, allowing Bosser the opportunity to step onto the big stage. During his short career, Bosser compiled a record of 2-0, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound. He finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.38, indicating his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. Although he recorded only three strikeouts and did not register any saves, his contributions to the game during this era are notable. Bosser's time in Major League Baseball, while fleeting, reflects the resilience and adaptability of the sport during challenging times in American history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	0	7	2	0	0	0	16.0	9	6	0	17	3	3.38	0

Career ERA 3.38 vs. league average 3.67 across their career seasons — 8.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1945	CIN	NL	2	0	7	2	0	0	0	16.0	9	6	17	3	3.38	3.67 (+8%)	-747.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1945	CIN	NL	7	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	0	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	CIN	P	7	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7