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Season Age Team Lg WAR W L ERA G GS GF CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO HBP BK WP BF ERA+ FIP WHIP H9 HR9 BB9 SO9 SO/BB Awards
1926 28 CEL NNL -0.2 0 0 3.60 2 0 2 0 0 0 5.0 10 6 2 0 4 1 0 0 0 27 135 5.03 2.800 18.0 0.0 7.2 1.8 0.25
1 Yr -0.2 0 0 3.60 2 0 2 0 0 0 5.0 10 6 2 0 4 1 0 0 0 27 135 5.03 2.800 18.0 0.0 7.2 1.8 0.25
162 Game Avg -5.4 0 0 3.60 68 0 68 0 0 0 170 340 204 68 0 136 34 0 0 0 918 135 5.03 2.800 18.0 0.0 7.2 1.8 0.25

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Season Age Team Lg IP G GS R RA9 RA9opp RA9def RA9role PPFp RA9avg RAA WAA gmLI WAAadj WAR RAR waaWL% 162WL% Awards
1926 28 CEL NNL 5.0 2 0 6 10.80 5.62 -0.23 0.00 100 5.85 -3 -0.2 1.00 0.0 -0.2 -2 .397 .499
1 Yr 5.0 2 0 6 10.80 5.62 -0.23 0.00 100 5.85 -3 -0.2 1.00 0.0 -0.2 -2 .397 .499
162 Game Avg 170 68 0 204 10.80 5.62 -0.23 0.00 100 5.85 -94 -7.1 1.00 -0.3 -5.4 -73 .397 .499

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Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1926 28 CEL NNL 5.0 0.0 3.7 14.8
1 Yr 5.0 0.0 3.7 14.8
MLB Average 1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Babe Melton?

Babe Melton is 127 years old.

When was Babe Melton born?

Babe Melton was born on October 2, 1897.

Where was Babe Melton born?

Babe Melton was born in Providence Township, NC.

How tall is Babe Melton?

Babe Melton is 5-7 (170 cm) tall.

How much did Babe Melton weigh when playing?

Babe Melton weighed 160 lbs (72 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Babe Melton play?

Babe Melton played 3 seasons.

Is Babe Melton in the Hall of Fame?

Babe Melton has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Babe Melton play?

Babe Melton was a Centerfielder, Second Baseman and Catcher.

How many hits did Babe Melton have?

Babe Melton had 132 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Babe Melton have?

Babe Melton had 16 home runs over his career.

What was Babe Melton's average?

Babe Melton had a .329 average over his career.

How many teams has Babe Melton played for?

Babe Melton played for 4 teams; the Cleveland Elites, Cleveland Tigers, Baltimore Black Sox and New York Lincoln Giants.

When did Babe Melton retire?

Babe Melton last played in 1929.

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