Mel Parnell

Date of birth: 13 June 1922
Primary position: Pitcher

Elected to Red Sox Hall of Fame: 1997

Career Pitching Statistics through 2018 Season

SeasonWLSVIPHERSOERA
194723050.76036236.39
19481580212.020574773.14
19492572295.3258911222.77
195018103249.0244100933.61
195118112221.022980773.26
195212122214.0207861073.62
19532180241.0217821363.06
195437092.310438383.71
195523146.06240187.83
1956760131.312955413.77
TOTAL12375101752.717156827323.50

Awards and Recognition with Boston

ERA Leader (2.78), 1949

Memorable Moments for Mel Parnell

  • 30 September 1952 - Mel Parnell loses for the first time since 1948 against Washington, a streak of 17 games, as the Senators best the Red Sox 10-6.
  • 14 July 1956 - Mel Parnell pitches a no-hitter, the first one thrown by a Red Sox pitcher since 1923, as Boston beats Chicago 4-0 at Fenway Park.