Oscar Melillo, baseball player, 1926-1937

Oscar Melillo

Born: 8/4/1899 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 11/14/1963 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-04-18 | Final Game: 1937-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Oscar Donald Melillo

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Biography

Oscar Melillo, born in 1899, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who made significant contributions during his career from 1926 to 1937. Known for his versatility on the field, Melillo played in 1,377 games, demonstrating a consistent ability to reach base with a career total of 1,316 hits. His offensive output included 22 home runs and 548 RBIs, reflecting his capability as a run producer during a time when the game was evolving in terms of power hitting. Melillo finished his career with a batting average of .26, and he also showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating 69 stolen bases. Melillo's career unfolded during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. He was part of a generation that witnessed the introduction of new strategies and the increasing importance of athleticism in baseball. His contributions went beyond statistics; he was respected for his work ethic and leadership on the diamond, making him a valuable teammate throughout his career. As a figure of his time, Oscar Melillo's legacy is remembered not just for the numbers he posted but for the impact he had on the game during a pivotal period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1377 5063 590 1316 210 64 22 548 69 327 306 0.260 0.306 0.340 0.646 -13461.7

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career SLG .340 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.646 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 12.9% 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
1926 SLA AL 99 385 54 98 18 5 1 30 6 32 31 0.255 .279 (-9%) .345 (-9%) .390 (-14%) .735 (-12%) -886.3
1927 SLA AL 107 356 45 80 18 2 0 26 3 25 28 0.225 .282 (-20%) .344 (-20%) .392 (-27%) .736 (-24%) -1686.4
1928 SLA AL 51 132 9 25 2 0 0 9 2 9 11 0.189 .280 (-33%) .342 (-30%) .395 (-48%) .737 (-40%) -920.1
1929 SLA AL 141 494 57 146 17 10 5 67 11 29 30 0.296 .289 (+2%) .353 (-5%) .415 (-4%) .769 (-4%) -503.0
1930 SLA AL 149 574 62 147 30 10 5 59 15 23 44 0.256 .293 (-13%) .354 (-19%) .429 (-14%) .784 (-16%) -2222.4
1931 SLA AL 151 617 88 189 34 11 2 75 7 37 29 0.306 .276 (+11%) .338 (+2%) .388 (+5%) .726 (+4%) 335.2
1932 SLA AL 154 612 71 148 19 11 3 66 6 36 42 0.242 .275 (-12%) .335 (-15%) .391 (-17%) .726 (-16%) -2134.6
1933 SLA AL 132 496 50 145 23 6 3 79 12 29 18 0.292 .270 (+8%) .329 (+1%) .377 (+1%) .707 (+1%) 37.1
1934 SLA AL 144 552 54 133 19 3 2 55 4 28 27 0.241 .278 (-13%) .340 (-18%) .392 (-24%) .733 (-21%) -2488.9
1935 SLA AL 19 62 8 13 3 0 0 5 0 8 4 0.210 .279 (-25%) .342 (-12%) .399 (-35%) .742 (-25%) -246.9
1935 BOS AL 106 400 45 104 13 2 1 39 3 38 22 0.260 .279 (-7%) .342 (-5%) .399 (-22%) .742 (-14%) -246.9
1936 BOS AL 98 327 39 74 12 4 0 32 0 28 16 0.226 .283 (-20%) .349 (-18%) .404 (-29%) .753 (-24%) -1549.9
1937 BOS AL 26 56 8 14 2 0 0 6 0 5 4 0.250 .276 (-10%) .342 (-9%) .398 (-28%) .740 (-19%) -176.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1316 0 3437 4448 215 965
3B 32 0 26 50 3 6
SS 2 0 0 5 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1926 SLA 2B 88 0 225 297 19 65
1926 SLA 3B 11 0 13 27 3 6
1927 SLA 2B 101 0 229 293 36 72
1928 SLA 2B 28 0 66 82 6 15
1928 SLA 3B 19 0 13 22 0 0
1929 SLA 2B 141 0 342 519 24 98
1930 SLA 2B 148 0 384 572 21 107
1931 SLA 2B 151 0 428 543 32 118
1932 SLA 2B 153 0 393 526 18 110
1933 SLA 2B 130 0 362 451 7 110
1934 SLA 2B 141 0 412 462 17 110
1935 SLA 2B 18 0 38 60 3 9
1935 BOS 2B 105 0 286 372 18 85
1936 BOS 2B 93 0 239 242 10 59
1937 BOS 2B 19 0 33 29 4 7
1937 BOS 3B 2 0 0 1 0 0
1937 BOS SS 2 0 0 5 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1317
Third Base 32
Shortstop 2

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1931 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1933 Most Valuable Player AL 10th 12.0 80 0
1931 Most Valuable Player AL 8th 17.0 80 0
1926 Most Valuable Player AL 12th 6.0 64 0