Bill Mellor, baseball player, 1902-1902

Bill Mellor

Born: 6/6/1874 in Camden, NJ, USA

Died: 11/5/1940 in Bridgeton, RI, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-07-28 | Final Game: 1902-08-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Harpin Mellor

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Biography

Bill Mellor was a professional baseball player born in 1874, who played as a position player in the early 20th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more dynamic play that would define later decades. His Major League career spanned from July 28, 1902, to August 8, 1902, during which he showcased his skills in a brief but impactful stint. Over the course of 10 games, Mellor recorded 13 hits, achieving an impressive batting average of .361. This notable performance underscored his ability to make contact and contribute offensively, despite not hitting any home runs during his time in the league. In addition to his hitting prowess, Mellor recorded 5 RBIs and successfully stole 1 base, indicating a blend of power hitting and speed on the base paths. Although his career in the majors was short-lived, Mellor's .361 batting average highlighted his potential and competitiveness in a rapidly evolving game. His tenure in the sport, albeit limited, reflects the era's challenges and the emergence of new playing styles that would shape future generations of baseball players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 36 4 13 3 0 0 5 1 3 6 0.361 0.410 0.444 0.855 0.0

Career AVG .361 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +35.3% above league average.

Career OBP .410 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +27.6% above league average.

Career SLG .444 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +29.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.855 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — +28.5% above 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
1902 BLA AL 10 36 4 13 3 0 0 5 1 3 6 0.361 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 10 0 87 2 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1902 BLA 1B 10 0 87 2 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 10

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Brown University Providence RI 1896
University of Virginia Charlottesville VA 1897