MEL OTT·1932

Mel Ott was never the biggest man on the field, but in 1932 he was the most dangerous bat in the National League. The Giants' right fielder played all 154 games, hit .318, reached base at a .424 clip, and slugged .601. His 38 home runs and 123 runs batted in paced the club, while 30 doubles, 8 triples, and 119 runs scored filled out a season that left pitchers searching for an answer. He drew 100 walks, too.

38 HOME RUNS

In 1932 he hit 38 home runs.

.318 AVG

In 1932 he hit .318.

123 RBI

In 1932 he drove in 123 runs.

Mel Ott, 1946. Public domain newspaper portrait via Wikimedia Commons.