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17-year-old Mel Ott makes his first major league appearance with the New York Giants

ByThis Day in Baseball April 27, 1926September 8, 2024

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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Day: April 27, 1926

17-year-old Mel Ott makes his first major league appearance with the New York Giants

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