Mel Roach
Positions:
Pinch Hitter, Second Baseman and Leftfielder
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-1, 190lb (185cm, 86kg)
Born:
January 25, 1933
in Richmond, VA
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Died:
July 31, 2023
in Richmond, VA
High School: John Marshall HS (Richmond, VA)
School: University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)
Debut:
July 31, 1953
(Age 20-187d,
11,043rd in major league history)
vs. PHI 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 28, 1962
(Age 29-246d)
vs. CIN 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1958 season
Full Name: Melvin Earl Roach
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1959 Fielding Game Log (as 2B)