Ski Melillo | |
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Second baseman / Manager | |
Born: Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | August 4, 1899|
Died: November 14, 1963 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | (aged 64)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 18, 1926, for the St. Louis Browns | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 18, 1937, for the Boston Red Sox | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .260 |
Home runs | 22 |
Runs batted in | 547 |
Teams | |
As player
As manager |
Oscar Donald "Ski" Melillo (August 4, 1899 – November 14, 1963) was an American second baseman and coach in Major League Baseball. He briefly served as manager of the St. Louis Browns in 1938 and was also a member of the coaching staff for the Cleveland Indians' 1948 World Series championship team. In a 12-season career, Melillo was a .260 hitter (1,316-for-5,063) with 22 home runs and 548 RBI in 1,377 games, including 590 runs, 210 doubles, 64 triples, and 69 stolen bases.