Melvin Elliott Deutsch (July 26, 1915 - November 18, 2001) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1946 season. Listed at 6' 4", 215 lb., Deutsch batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Caldwell, Texas.
Deutsch was signed by the Boston Red Sox as a free agent out of the University of Texas at Austin. In three appearances out of the bullpen, he posted a 5.68 ERA with two strikeouts and three walks in 6 ⅓ innings of work. He did not have a decision.
Deutsch died in Austin, Texas at age 86.