Negro League player stats include league games, interleague games (against major Negro League competition), and games against select top-level independent Black Baseball teams. Player stats do not include the extensive amount of exhibitions and barnstorming games Negro League teams often played. Negro League data is not complete. Research is still ongoing and we’ll continue to publish updates as more information becomes available. More about data coverage
Standard Batting
| Year | Age | Tm | Lg | G | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | TB | GDP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB | Pos | Awards | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 25 | TOT | ECL | 11 | 30 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .111 | .200 | .148 | .348 | -4 | 4 | 0 | /789 | ||||||
| 1926 | 25 | HIL | ECL | 9 | 22 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .150 | .227 | .200 | .427 | 17 | 4 | 0 | /79 | |||||
| 1926 | 25 | NLG | ECL | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .125 | .000 | .125 | -64 | 0 | 0 | /8 | |||||||
| 1 Yr | 11 | 30 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .111 | .200 | .148 | .348 | -4 | 4 | 0 | |||||||||
| 162 Game Avg. | 162 | 442 | 398 | 15 | 44 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 44 | .111 | .200 | .148 | .348 | -4 | 59 | 0 | |||||||||||
| HIL (1 yr) | 9 | 22 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .150 | .227 | .200 | .427 | 17 | 4 | 0 | |||||||||
| NLG (1 yr) | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .125 | .000 | .125 | -64 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||
Advanced Batting
Sabermetric Batting
Ratio Batting *
Cumulative Batting
Neutralized Batting
* - Disclaimer & Completeness Note
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Melvin Sykes born?
Melvin Sykes was born on January 10, 1901.
Where was Melvin Sykes born?
Melvin Sykes was born in Decatur, AL.
How tall was Melvin Sykes?
Melvin Sykes was 6-0 (183 cm) tall.
How much did Melvin Sykes weigh when playing?
Melvin Sykes weighed 164 lbs (74 kg) when playing.
How many seasons did Melvin Sykes play?
Melvin Sykes played 1 season.
Is Melvin Sykes in the Hall of Fame?
Melvin Sykes has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
What position did Melvin Sykes play?
Melvin Sykes was a Leftfielder.
How many hits did Melvin Sykes have?
Melvin Sykes had 3 hits over his career.
How many home runs did Melvin Sykes have?
Melvin Sykes had 0 home runs over his career.
What was Melvin Sykes' average?
Melvin Sykes had a .111 average over his career.
How many teams has Melvin Sykes played for?
Melvin Sykes played for 2 teams; the Hilldale Club and New York Lincoln Giants.
When did Melvin Sykes retire?
Melvin Sykes last played in 1926.
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