Mel Bosser
| Mel Bosser | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: February 8, 1914 Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: March 26, 1986 (aged 72) Crossville, Tennessee, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 29, 1945, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 9, 1945, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–0 |
| Earned run average | 3.38 |
| Strikeouts | 3 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Melvin Edward Bosser (February 8, 1914 – March 26, 1986) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who played for the Cincinnati Reds in 1945. The 31-year-old rookie right-hander was a native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Bosser is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. He made his major league debut in relief on April 29, 1945, in a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals at Crosley Field.[1] Fifteen days later he made his first big league start and was the winning pitcher in a 5–4 game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Shibe Park.[2] His next win came in relief on May 30, also against the Phillies.[3] His last appearance was on June 9,[4] and then he was released by the Reds the next day.[5]
In a total of 7 games he was 2–0 with 2 games started, 0 complete games, and 3 games finished. In 16 innings pitched he gave up 9 hits and walked 17. However, he allowed only 6 earned runs, so his final ERA was 3.38.
Bosser died at the age of 72 in Crossville, Tennessee. He was interred in the Crossville City Cemetery in Crossville, Tennessee.[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ "St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds Box Score". baseball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. April 29, 1945. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Cincinnati Reds vs Philadelphia Phillies Box Score". baseball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. May 14, 1945. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds Box Score". baseball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. May 30, 1945. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Box Score". baseball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. June 9, 1945. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
- 1 2 "Mel Bosser". Retrosheet. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
External links
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- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac
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