Melvin Walker
Melvin Allison Walker
Born: May 13, 1925
High Point, NC US
Deceased: January 27, 1993
Primary Position: Shortstop
All Position(s) Played: 3B, OF
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 185
Career: 1944-1946
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Melvin Walker compiled a career batting average of .275 with 10 home runs and 168 RBI in his 293-game career with the Springfield Giants, Richmond Colts, Erie Sailors, Anderson A's and Trenton Giants. He began playing during the 1944 season and last took the field during the 1946 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | D | OHSL4 | Springfield Giants | 89 | 378 | 326 | 65 | 91 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 52 | 5 | 47 | 40 | .279 | .373 | .405 | .778 | 132 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 1945 | D | NYPL | Erie Sailors | 103 | 456 | 387 | 70 | 117 | 25 | 10 | 1 | 69 | 16 | 61 | 41 | .302 | .401 | .426 | .828 | 165 | 3 | 5 | ||||
| 1945 | B | PIED | Richmond Colts | 13 | 48 | 39 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 6 | .128 | .292 | .231 | .522 | 9 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 1946 | B | TRIS5 | Anderson A's | 68 | 252 | 222 | 30 | 56 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 31 | 7 | 26 | 43 | .252 | .339 | .360 | .699 | 80 | 3 | 1 | ||||
| 1946 | B | INSL6 | Trenton Giants | 20 | 66 | 56 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 8 | .250 | .364 | .500 | .864 | 28 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Totals | 293 | 1200 | 1030 | 179 | 283 | 59 | 21 | 10 | 168 | 29 | 0 | 152 | 138 | .275 | .373 | .402 | .775 | 414 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | D | OHSL4 | Springfield Giants | SS | 86 | 129 | 202 | 42 | 19 | .887 | 3.849 |
| 1945 | B | PIED | Richmond Colts | 3B | 11 | 14 | 27 | 5 | 1 | .891 | 3.727 |
| 1945 | D | NYPL | Erie Sailors | SS | 102 | 194 | 283 | 63 | 44 | .883 | 4.676 |
| 1946 | B | TRIS5 | Anderson A's | OF | 63 | 93 | 6 | 8 | 0 | .925 | 1.571 |
| 1946 | B | INSL6 | Trenton Giants | OF | 17 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | .944 | 1.000 |
| Totals | 279 | 442 | 523 | 119 | 64 | .890 | 3.459 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | D | Ohio State League | Springfield Giants | NY1 | ||
| 1945 | B | Piedmont League | Richmond Colts | NY1 | ||
| 1945 | D | PONY League | Erie Sailors | NY1 | ||
| 1946 | B | Tri-State League | Anderson A's | NY1 | ||
| 1946 | B | Inter-State League | Trenton Giants | NY1 |
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