Mel Patton
Melvin Dean Patton
Born: May 2, 1942
Belleville, IL US
Deceased: August 17, 2009
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: 1B, 3B
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 180
Career: 1962-1965
Mel Patton compiled a career batting average of .257 with 22 home runs and 163 RBI in his 369-game career with the Winnipeg Goldeyes, Quincy Gems, Rock Hill Cardinals and Raleigh Cardinals. He began playing during the 1962 season and last took the field during the 1965 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | C | NORL1 | Winnipeg Goldeyes | 73 | 282 | 232 | 32 | 58 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 33 | 3 | 45 | 38 | .250 | .370 | .379 | .749 | 88 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||
| 1963 | A | NORL1 | Winnipeg Goldeyes | 112 | 438 | 362 | 57 | 82 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 50 | 4 | 7 | 61 | 56 | .227 | .333 | .318 | .650 | 115 | 1 | 5 | 9 | ||
| 1964 | A | MIDW | Quincy Gems | 74 | 294 | 242 | 39 | 68 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 29 | 7 | 1 | 49 | 41 | .281 | .405 | .430 | .835 | 104 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1965 | A | CARL | Raleigh Cardinals | 19 | 81 | 73 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 9 | .247 | .296 | .301 | .598 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1965 | A | SALL3 | Rock Hill Cardinals | 91 | 361 | 291 | 47 | 82 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 42 | 10 | 6 | 66 | 43 | .282 | .410 | .395 | .805 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
| Totals | 369 | 1456 | 1200 | 186 | 308 | 46 | 12 | 22 | 163 | 24 | 15 | 227 | 187 | .257 | .372 | .370 | .742 | 444 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 4 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | C | NORL1 | Winnipeg Goldeyes | OF | 63 | 104 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .972 | 1.667 |
| 1963 | A | NORL1 | Winnipeg Goldeyes | OF | 105 | 100 | 12 | 8 | 0 | .933 | 1.067 |
| 1964 | A | MIDW | Quincy Gems | 1B | 51 | 363 | 32 | 10 | 37 | .975 | 7.745 |
| 1964 | A | MIDW | Quincy Gems | OF | 28 | 32 | 2 | 3 | 1 | .919 | 1.214 |
| 1965 | A | SALL3 | Rock Hill Cardinals | 1B | 43 | 316 | 17 | 9 | 26 | .974 | 7.744 |
| 1965 | A | SALL3 | Rock Hill Cardinals | 3B | 24 | 11 | 31 | 10 | 1 | .808 | 1.750 |
| 1965 | A | SALL3 | Rock Hill Cardinals | OF | 21 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 0 | .792 | .905 |
| 1965 | A | CARL | Raleigh Cardinals | OF | 12 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.333 |
| Totals | 347 | 959 | 97 | 48 | 65 | .957 | 3.043 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | C | Northern League | Winnipeg Goldeyes | SLN | ||
| 1963 | A | Northern League | Winnipeg Goldeyes | SLN | ||
| 1964 | A | Midwest League | Quincy Gems | |||
| 1965 | A | Western Carolinas League | Rock Hill Cardinals | SLN | ||
| 1965 | A | Carolina League | Raleigh Cardinals | SLN |
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