Sam Mele

Played For
Boston Red Sox (1947-1949)
Washington Senators (1949-1952)
Chicago White Sox (1952-1953)
Baltimore Orioles (1954)
Boston Red Sox (1954-1955)
Cincinnati Reds (1955)
Cleveland Indians (1956)

Managed
Minnesota Twins (1961-1967)

Born
Sabath Anthony Mele was born on January 21, 1923, in Astoria, NY.

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  OF

Primary Team:  BOS

Major League Debut
April 15, 1947

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Hitting Streaks
22 games (1953)

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