Mel Parnell

Mel Parnell
Pitcher
Born: (1922-06-13)June 13, 1922
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Died: March 20, 2012(2012-03-20) (aged 89)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 20, 1947, for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
September 29, 1956, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
Win–loss record123–75
Earned run average3.50
Strikeouts732
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Melvin Lloyd Parnell (June 13, 1922 – March 20, 2012) was an American professional baseball pitcher who spent his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Boston Red Sox. Listed at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) and 180 pounds (82 kg), he threw and batted left-handed.