Paul Meloan, baseball player, 1910-1911

Paul Meloan

Born: 8/23/1888 in Paynesville, MO, USA

Died: 2/11/1950 in Taft, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-08-02 | Final Game: 1911-09-12

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Paul B. Meloan

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Biography

Paul Meloan, born in 1888, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1910 to 1911. Playing primarily as a position player, Meloan made his mark in the early 20th century, a time when the game was evolving but still held on to many of its traditional roots. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 130 games, accumulating 109 hits and posting a batting average of .253. His offensive contributions included 3 home runs and 38 RBIs, alongside 11 stolen bases, showcasing his ability not only to hit but also to be a threat on the base paths. Meloan's playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the era, which was characterized by its emphasis on contact hitting and strategic base running. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for during the early years of the modern game added to the fabric of baseball history. His career, albeit brief, positioned him among the many players who helped bridge the gap between the game's formative years and the more popular eras that would follow.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
130 431 53 109 17 8 3 38 11 32 63 0.253 0.316 0.350 0.667 -61.2

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.669 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
1910 CHW AL 65 222 23 54 6 6 0 23 4 17 40 0.243 .249 (-3%) .317 (-1%) .326 (-1%) .644 (-1%) -40.5
1911 CHW AL 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1911 SLA AL 64 206 30 54 11 2 3 14 7 15 23 0.262 .266 (-2%) .336 (-5%) .356 (+6%) .693 (+1%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 120 63 145 22 14 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1910 CHA OF 65 63 76 16 5 1
1911 CHA OF 1 0 0 0 1 0
1911 SLA OF 54 0 69 6 8 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Center Field 1
Right Field 116