Bill Melton
| Bill Melton | |
|---|---|
Melton in 1970 | |
| Third baseman | |
| Born: July 7, 1945 Gulfport, Mississippi, U.S. | |
| Died: December 5, 2024 (aged 79) Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 4, 1968, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 30, 1977, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .253 |
| Home runs | 160 |
| Runs batted in | 591 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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William Edwin Melton (July 7, 1945 – December 5, 2024), nicknamed "Beltin' Bill" and "Beltin' Melton", was an American professional baseball third baseman and television sports commentator. He played in Major League Baseball from 1968 through 1977, most prominently as a member of the Chicago White Sox where he was the 1971 American League home run champion and named to the 1971 American League All-Star team. He also played for the California Angels and Cleveland Indians. He was a commentator for NBC Sports Chicago White Sox broadcasts.