Retired
Mel Bates
Nickname:
Steady EdBirthdate:
Dec. 8, 2003 (64 y, 10 m, 27 d)Born In:
Meridian, PA, USANationality:
American
Position:
CBats/Throws:
R/RHeight/Weight:
6'2"/223Entry:
2026 Draft
- Round: 1, Overall: 20, Team: Chicago (N) Cubs
Contract:
Free Agent
ML Service Time:
None
Player Awards
| Award | Date | Team |
|---|---|---|
| All-Star | 2037 | Chicago (N) (MLB) |
| 2035 | Chicago (N) (MLB) | |
| 2032 | Chicago (N) (MLB) | |
| 2029 | Chicago (N) (MLB) | |
| Player of the Week | Sep 28, 2037 | Chicago (N) (MLB) |
Hall of Fame Metrics
| Metric | Score |
|---|---|
| Black Ink | 0 |
| Grey Ink | 20 |
Similar Players (C)
| Player | Score |
|---|---|
| Ariel Pestano | 911 |
| Aaron Goldberg | 897 |
| Iván González | 895 |
| Shawn Thomas | 889 |
| Pat Williams | 885 |
| Robby Campbell | 866 |
| Jerry Gunn | 864 |
| Raúl Turrini | 862 |
| Artie Rodgers | 858 |
| Chad Terry | 850 |
Note: See Baseball Reference formula (primary position)
Leaderboard Appearances
| Year | AB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2033 | 630 | 9 |
| Year | K | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2028 | 152 | 8 |
| 2030 | 148 | 8 |
| 2031 | 154 | 5 |
| 2033 | 201 | 2 |
| 2034 | 213 | 1 |
| 2035 | 190 | 5 |
| 2037 | 203 | 1 |
| Year | HR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 28 | 8 |
| 2035 | 34 | 3 |
| Year | RBI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2033 | 108 | 6 |
| 2035 | 103 | 6 |
| Year | HBP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2032 | 13 | 5 |
| Year | SLG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2035 | 0.483 | 9 |
| Year | ISO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2035 | 0.224 | 7 |