Mellie Wolfgang, baseball player, 1914-1918

Mellie Wolfgang

Born: 3/20/1890 in Albany, NY, USA

Died: 6/30/1947 in Albany, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-18 | Final Game: 1918-07-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Meldon John Wolfgang

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Biography

Mellie Wolfgang, born in 1890, was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 until his final game on July 2, 1918. Known for his remarkable control and ability to limit runs, Wolfgang finished his career with a record of 15-14 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.18. Over his tenure in the league, he struck out a total of 111 batters, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound during a time when pitching dominated the game. Competing in the early 20th century, Wolfgang's career unfolded against the backdrop of the deadball era, characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on strategy and skill rather than power hitting. Although he did not accumulate saves, his contributions as a starting pitcher were significant in shaping the teams he played for during his active years. Wolfgang's legacy in baseball history remains marked by his solid performances and the challenges faced by pitchers of his time, as he navigated the evolving landscape of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
15 14 77 27 15 3 0 326.0 268 79 3 95 111 2.18 0

Career ERA 2.18 vs. league average 2.84 across their career seasons — 23.1% 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
1914 CHW AL 9 5 24 11 9 2 0 119.3 96 25 32 50 1.89 2.93 (+36%) -
1915 CHW AL 2 2 17 2 0 0 0 53.7 39 11 12 21 1.84 2.90 (+36%) -
1916 CHW AL 4 6 27 14 6 1 0 127.0 103 28 42 36 1.98 2.78 (+29%) -
1917 CHW AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 17.7 18 10 6 3 5.09 2.69 (-89%) -
1918 CHW AL 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 8.3 12 5 3 1 5.40 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
79 103 8 19 1 0 0 6 0 2 18 0.184 0.200 0.194 0.394 0.0

Career AVG .184 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.

Career SLG .194 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 41.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.394 vs. league average 0.648 across their career seasons — 39.2% 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
1914 CHW AL 24 40 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 0.175 — — — — 0.0
1915 CHW AL 17 17 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.118 — — — — 0.0
1916 CHW AL 28 40 2 9 1 0 0 3 0 0 8 0.225 — — — — 0.0
1917 CHW AL 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1918 CHW AL 5 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 2 0 0 1 1 1
P 77 0 14 121 10 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 CHA P 24 0 7 53 2 1
1915 CHA P 17 0 1 13 3 0
1916 CHA 3B 1 0 0 1 1 1
1916 CHA P 27 0 5 46 4 1
1917 CHA P 5 0 0 5 1 0
1918 CHA 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1918 CHA P 4 0 1 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 77
Third Base 2