Mel Mazzera

Born: 1/31/1914 in Stockton, CA, USA

Died: 12/17/1997 in Stockton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-09-09 | Final Game: 1940-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Melvin Leonard Mazzera

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Biography

Mel Mazzera was a professional baseball player born in 1914, whose career spanned from 1935 until his last game on September 29, 1940. As a position player, Mazzera showcased his skills in a total of 207 games, where he recorded 136 hits and achieved a batting average of .268. His ability to contribute offensively was highlighted by his 10 home runs and 66 runs batted in (RBIs), along with a modest total of 2 stolen bases. Playing during a transformative time in baseball history, Mazzera's career coincided with the pre-war era when the game was beginning to evolve in terms of player athleticism and strategy. His contributions on the field reflected the changing dynamics of the sport, as players adapted to new techniques and styles of play. Though he may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, Mazzera's performance and dedication to the game left a lasting impact on his teams and the fans who followed him throughout his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
207	507	75	136	22	8	10	66	2	45	71	0.268	0.333	0.402	0.735	-13.1

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .402 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.735 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — near 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
1935	SLA	AL	12	30	4	7	2	0	1	2	0	4	9	0.233	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	SLA	AL	7	7	1	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	SLA	AL	86	204	33	57	8	2	6	29	1	12	25	0.279	.272 (+2%)	.341 (-4%)	.392 (+9%)	.734 (+3%)	72.7
1939	SLA	AL	33	110	21	33	5	2	3	22	0	10	20	0.300	.274 (+9%)	.342 (+6%)	.393 (+18%)	.735 (+13%)	227.4
1940	PHI	NL	69	156	16	37	5	4	0	13	1	19	15	0.237	.267 (-11%)	.335 (-5%)	.387 (-17%)	.722 (-11%)	-313.1