Mel Hoderlein, baseball player, 1951-1954

Mel Hoderlein

Born: 6/24/1923 in Mount Carmel, OH, USA

Died: 5/21/2001 in Mount Carmel, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-08-16 | Final Game: 1954-06-06

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Melvin Anthony Hoderlein

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Biography

Mel Hoderlein, born in 1923, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1951 and 1954. Primarily playing as a position player, Hoderlein appeared in 118 games during his career, where he showcased his skills as a reliable contact hitter. He finished his time in the majors with a batting average of .252, accumulating 74 hits and driving in 24 runs. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his teams with his speed on the bases, recording 2 stolen bases throughout his career. Hoderlein's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the integration of players and an increasing emphasis on power hitting. Despite the lack of home runs, Hoderlein's ability to get on base and make plays in the field highlighted the diverse talents that players brought to the game during this period. After retiring on June 6, 1954, he left behind a legacy as a solid contributor to the teams he played for, reflecting the spirit of the game in the early 1950s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
118 294 22 74 10 3 0 24 2 31 37 0.252 0.327 0.306 0.633 -434.2

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .306 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.633 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 11.9% 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
1951 BOS AL 9 14 1 5 1 1 0 1 0 6 2 0.357 — — — — 0.0
1952 WSN AL 72 208 16 56 8 2 0 17 2 18 22 0.269 .252 (+7%) .326 (+2%) .369 (-12%) .696 (-5%) -170.5
1953 WSN AL 23 47 5 9 0 0 0 5 0 6 9 0.191 — — — — -263.7
1954 WSN AL 14 25 0 4 1 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.160 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 77 0 167 199 10 53
3B 3 0 3 4 2 0
SS 8 6 11 25 2 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1951 BOS 2B 3 0 9 6 0 4
1951 BOS 3B 3 0 3 4 2 0
1952 WS1 2B 58 0 138 168 7 43
1953 WS1 2B 11 0 18 23 2 6
1953 WS1 SS 2 0 0 5 0 0
1954 WS1 2B 5 0 2 2 1 0
1954 WS1 SS 6 6 11 20 2 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 77
Third Base 3
Shortstop 8