Babe Melton

Born: 10/2/1897 in Providence Township, NC, USA

Died: 2/15/1962 in Washington, DC, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Elbert Grant Melton

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Biography

Babe Melton is an active professional baseball player born in 1897, currently making an impact as a position player in the league. With a career spanning 114 games, Melton showcases a remarkable batting average of .33, underlining his offensive prowess. He has accumulated 132 hits, 16 home runs, and 71 RBIs, demonstrating his ability to drive in runs and contribute significantly to his team's performance. Additionally, Melton showcases his speed on the basepaths with 14 stolen bases, highlighting his all-around skills as a dynamic player. In an era characterized by shifting styles of play and evolving strategies, Melton stands out for his consistent hitting and power. As he continues to compete at a high level, he remains a vital figure in the league, captivating fans and analysts alike with his contributions. His ongoing career not only reflects his dedication and talent but also positions him as a notable player in the current landscape of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	0	0	0	0	5.0	10	2	0	4	1	3.60	0

Career ERA 3.60 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 12.3% better 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
1926	CEL	NNL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	5.0	10	2	4	1	3.60	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
114	400	81	132	19	18	16	71	14	31	4	0.330	0.384	0.588	0.971	2024.8

Career AVG .330 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — +16.5% above league average.

Career OBP .384 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — +10.5% above league average.

Career SLG .588 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — +46.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.971 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — +29.9% 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
1926	CEL	NNL	20	61	6	14	2	1	3	6	2	5	0	0.230	.279 (-18%)	.345 (-17%)	.390 (+13%)	.735 (-1%)	-31.4
1928	CTG	NNL	57	198	37	70	6	13	7	42	5	8	0	0.354	.280 (+26%)	.342 (+12%)	.395 (+57%)	.737 (+36%)	1143.9
1929	NLG	ANL	33	127	34	45	11	4	6	21	6	16	4	0.354	.289 (+22%)	.353 (+23%)	.415 (+55%)	.769 (+40%)	912.4
1929	BBS	ANL	4	14	4	3	0	0	0	2	1	2	0	0.214	—	—	—	—	912.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	3	36	0	1	1
2B	24	22	40	63	9	1
3B	1	0	3	1	0	1
C	13	10	54	10	2	1
OF	63	61	123	9	3	5
P	2	0	0	0	0	0
SS	5	4	6	12	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1926	CEL	C	2	2	13	3	1	1
1926	CEL	OF	16	16	33	3	2	2
1926	CEL	P	2	0	0	0	0	0
1928	CTG	1B	2	2	18	0	0	0
1928	CTG	2B	23	21	39	61	7	1
1928	CTG	3B	1	0	3	1	0	1
1928	CTG	C	11	8	41	7	1	0
1928	CTG	OF	16	14	26	2	1	2
1928	CTG	SS	5	4	6	12	2	0
1929	NLG	1B	4	1	18	0	1	1
1929	NLG	OF	28	28	54	3	0	1
1929	BBS	2B	1	1	1	2	2	0
1929	BBS	OF	3	3	10	1	0	0