Rube Melton

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Rube Melton
pitcher
Born: February 27, 1917
Died: September 11, 1971 (aged 54)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 17, 1941
for the Philadelphia Phillies
Final game
June 3, 1947
for the Brooklyn Dodgers
Career statistics
Record     30-50
ERA     3.62
Strikeouts     363
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Reuben Franklin Melton (born February 27, 1917 in Cramerton, North Carolina, died September 11, 1971) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1941-1947 with the Brooklyn Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies.

He led the league in walks and wild pitches during the 1942 season.


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