Steve Melter

Born: 1/2/1886 in Cherokee, IA, USA

Died: 1/28/1962 in Mishawaka, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-06-27 | Final Game: 1909-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Stephen Blasius Melter

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Biography

Steve Melter was a professional baseball player born in 1886, who played in the early 20th century during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. His career spanned from June 27, 1909, to October 6, 1909, during which he played as a position player in the Major Leagues. Over the course of his brief career, Melter appeared in 23 games, where he recorded 2 hits, 1 run batted in (RBI), and finished with a batting average of .133. Although he did not hit any home runs and did not record any stolen bases, his contributions came during a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. While Melter's statistical output may not reflect the long-lasting impact that many of his contemporaries had on the sport, his presence on a Major League roster during such a formative time in baseball history speaks to the competitive nature of the era. Players like Melter were part of the foundation upon which modern baseball was built, navigating the challenges of the sport in its early days. His brief stint in the majors serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to greatness, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	23	1	0	0	3	64.3	79	25	1	20	24	3.50	0

Career ERA 3.50 vs. league average 2.55 across their career seasons — 37.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1909	STL	NL	0	1	23	1	0	0	3	64.3	79	25	20	24	3.50	2.55 (-37%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
23	15	1	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	6	0.133	0.188	0.200	0.388	0.0

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 45.4% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.388 vs. league average 0.619 across their career seasons — 37.4% 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
1909	STL	NL	23	15	1	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	6	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	23	1	5	21	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	SLN	P	23	1	5	21	0	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	23