Mel Behney
Position:
Pitcher
Bats: Left
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Throws: Left
6-2, 180lb (188cm, 81kg)
Born:
September 2, 1947
in Newark, NJ
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Draft: Drafted by the Houston Astros in the 46th round of the 1965 MLB June Amateur Draft from Verona HS (Verona, NJ), the Detroit Tigers in the 4th round of the 1967 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI) and the Cincinnati Reds in the 1st round (5th) of the 1968 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI).
High School: Verona HS (Verona, NJ)
School: Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)
Debut:
August 14, 1970
(Age 22-346d,
13,038th in major league history)
vs. PHI 1.1 IP, 5 H, 0 SO, 4 BB, 3 ER, L
Last Game:
September 20, 1970
(Age 23-018d)
vs. ATL 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 SO, 1 BB, 0 ER
Full Name: Melvin Brian Behney
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