On April 27, 1926 — 17-year-old Mel Ott makes his first major league appearance with the New York Giants pinch-hitting for Jimmy Ring. Ott strikes out as the Giants win, 9 – 8, over the Phillies. He won’t play regularly until 1927.
On April 27, 1926 — 17-year-old Mel Ott makes his first major league appearance with the New York Giants pinch-hitting for Jimmy Ring. Ott strikes out as the Giants win, 9 – 8, over the Phillies. He won’t play regularly until 1927.
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