Mel Queen

Born: 3/26/1942 in Johnson City, NY, USA

Died: 5/11/2011 in Morro Bay, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-04-13 | Final Game: 1972-07-21

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 189 lbs

Full name: Melvin Douglas Queen

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Biography

Mel Queen, born in 1942, was a talented pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1972. Known for his versatile pitching style and competitive spirit, Queen finished his career with a record of 20-17 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.14. Over the course of his career, he recorded 306 strikeouts and notched 14 saves, showcasing his ability to not only excel as a starter but also as a reliable reliever when needed. Queen's playing era coincided with a transformative time in baseball history, where the game saw the rise of power hitters and the evolution of pitching strategies. His contributions on the mound were significant, as he navigated the competitive landscape of the late 1960s and early 1970s, a period marked by a focus on pitching prowess. Despite not being a household name, Mel Queen's performance and durability in a demanding role left a lasting impression on the teams he represented and the fans who witnessed his career unfold.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
20	17	140	33	6	2	14	389.7	336	136	36	143	306	3.14	0

Career ERA 3.14 vs. league average 3.45 across their career seasons — 8.9% 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
1966	CIN	NL	0	0	7	0	0	0	1	7.0	11	5	6	9	6.43	—	0.0
1967	CIN	NL	14	8	31	24	6	2	0	195.7	155	60	52	154	2.76	3.30 (+16%)	1627.2
1968	CIN	NL	0	1	5	4	0	0	0	18.3	25	12	6	20	5.89	2.98 (-98%)	-1456.9
1969	CIN	NL	1	0	2	2	0	0	0	12.0	7	3	3	7	2.25	3.61 (+38%)	-269.4
1970	LAA	AL	3	6	34	3	0	0	9	60.0	58	28	28	44	4.20	3.89 (-8%)	-
1971	LAA	AL	2	2	44	0	0	0	4	65.7	49	13	29	53	1.78	3.47 (+49%)	-
1972	LAA	AL	0	0	17	0	0	0	0	31.0	31	15	19	19	4.35	3.26 (-33%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
269	274	20	49	7	0	2	25	2	21	50	0.179	0.233	0.226	0.460	-1123.0

Career AVG .179 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career OBP .233 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.

Career SLG .226 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 38.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.460 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — 32.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1964	CIN	NL	48	95	7	19	2	2	12	0	4	19	0.200	.250 (-20%)	.312 (-26%)	.377 (-25%)	.690 (-25%)	-404.3
1965	CIN	NL	5	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	CIN	NL	56	55	4	7	1	0	5	0	10	12	0.127	.248 (-49%)	.309 (-19%)	.376 (-61%)	.685 (-42%)	-389.5
1967	CIN	NL	49	81	6	17	4	0	5	2	4	10	0.210	.242 (-13%)	.306 (-20%)	.357 (-27%)	.663 (-24%)	-329.3
1968	CIN	NL	10	8	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	CIN	NL	2	6	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	LAA	AL	37	16	1	4	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	LAA	AL	45	8	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	LAA	AL	17	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	53	26	78	1	1	0
P	140	33	18	40	3	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1964	CIN	OF	20	17	42	0	1	0
1965	CIN	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1966	CIN	OF	32	9	35	1	0	0
1966	CIN	P	7	0	0	1	0	0
1967	CIN	P	31	24	15	17	2	2
1968	CIN	P	5	4	0	4	0	0
1969	CIN	P	2	2	0	1	0	0
1970	CAL	P	34	3	1	5	0	0
1971	CAL	P	44	0	1	8	1	0
1972	CAL	P	17	0	1	4	0	0