Dave Melton, baseball player, 1956-1958

Dave Melton

Born: 10/3/1928 in Pampa, TX, USA

Died: 10/23/2008 in Cupertino, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-04-17 | Final Game: 1958-06-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: David Olin Melton

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Biography

Dave Melton was a professional baseball player born in 1928, whose career in Major League Baseball spanned from 1956 to 1958. Primarily a position player, Melton made a brief but memorable appearance on the big stage, participating in just 12 games during his time in the league. His statistical contributions included 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of .111, with no home runs or RBIs to his name. Although his playing time was limited, Melton's journey through the sport reflected the competitive nature of baseball during the mid-20th century, a time marked by the transition from the post-war era into a more modern game. Despite his short stint in the majors, Melton's experience is a testament to the challenges faced by aspiring players in an era when roster spots were fiercely contested. While he did not leave a lasting impact on the field in terms of statistics, his story is part of the broader narrative of baseball history, illustrating the dedication and dreams of those who sought to make their mark in America's pastime. Melton's career serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the fabric of the game, even if their time in the spotlight was brief.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.111 0.111 0.111 0.222 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 56.9% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 66.1% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 71.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 69.3% 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
1956 KC1 AL 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1958 KC1 AL 9 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 5 0 5 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1956 KC1 OF 3 0 3 0 0 0
1958 KC1 OF 2 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Stanford University Palo Alto CA 1948, 1949, 1950