1929 R-316 Kashin Pub. Mel Ott (Rookie)
Mel Ott
Melvin Thomas Ott
Master Melvin
Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1951, Player
Born: March 2, 1909, in Gretna, Louisiana
Died: November 21, 1958, in New Orleans, Louisiana
ML Debut: 4/27/1926
Primary Position: Right Fielder
Bats: L Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 4
Played For: New York Giants (1926-1947)
Primary Team: New York Giants
Managed: New York Giants (1942-1948)
Post-Season: 1933 World Series, 1936 World Series, 1937 World Series
Awards: All-Star (12): 1934-1945
Hitting
Bio
Mel Ott was a New York Giants hero for 22 seasons, during which he emerged as one of the game's leading sluggers and a fan favorite. As a 17-year-old "Boy Wonder" in 1926, his size belied his power. Using an unorthodox batting style in which he lifted his right foot prior to impact, he smashed 511 home runs (at the time a National League record), hitting 30 or more in a season eight times and winning or sharing home run honors on six occasions.
Melvin Thomas Ott
Master Melvin
Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1951, Player
Born: March 2, 1909, in Gretna, Louisiana
Died: November 21, 1958, in New Orleans, Louisiana
ML Debut: 4/27/1926
Primary Position: Right Fielder
Bats: L Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 4
Played For: New York Giants (1926-1947)
Primary Team: New York Giants
Managed: New York Giants (1942-1948)
Post-Season: 1933 World Series, 1936 World Series, 1937 World Series
Awards: All-Star (12): 1934-1945
Hitting
Bio
Mel Ott was a New York Giants hero for 22 seasons, during which he emerged as one of the game's leading sluggers and a fan favorite. As a 17-year-old "Boy Wonder" in 1926, his size belied his power. Using an unorthodox batting style in which he lifted his right foot prior to impact, he smashed 511 home runs (at the time a National League record), hitting 30 or more in a season eight times and winning or sharing home run honors on six occasions.