- Born
- Died
- Birth nameMelvin Thomas Ott
- Nickname
- Master Melvin
- Height5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Mel Ott was born on March 2, 1909 in Gretna, Louisiana, USA. He was married to Mildred Rosina Wattigny. He died on November 21, 1958 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
- SpouseMildred Rosina Wattigny(October 2, 1930 - November 21, 1958) (his death, 2 children)
- Slight stature
- Number 4 jersey with the New York Giants
- Outfielder for the New York Giants (1926-1947).
- Member of 1933 World Series Champion New York Giants team. Member of 1936 and 1937 National League Champion New York Giants teams.
- Named to 12 National League All-Star Teams (1934-1945).
- Finished 11th in voting for 1929 National League MVP for leading League in Walks (113) and At Bats per Home Run (13). Also had .328 Batting Average (179 for 545), 138 Runs, 37 Doubles, 2 Triples, 42 Home Runs, 151 RBI, 6 Stolen Bases, .449 On-base percentage, .635 Slugging Percentage, 346 Total Bases and 10 Sacrifice Hits in 150 Games.
- Finished 10th in voting for 1932 National League MVP for leading League in On-base percentage (.424), Home Runs (38), Walks (100) and At Bats per Home Run (14.9). Also had .318 Batting Average (180 for 566), 119 Runs, 30 Doubles, 8 Triples, 123 RBI, 6 Stolen Bases, .601 Slugging Percentage, 340 Total Bases and 3 Sacrifice Hits in 154 Games.
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