Melvin Thomas "Mel" Ott (March 2, 1909 – November 21, 1958), nicknamed "Master Melvin", was a Major League Baseball right fielder who played his entire career for the New York Giants (1926-1947). Ott was born in Gretna, Louisiana. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The first National League player to surpass 500 home runs, he was unusually slight of stature for a power hitter, at 5'9" 170 lb (77 kg).

Death Date: November 21, 1958 (aged 49)
Position: Right fielder
Career Highlights: 12× All-Star selection (1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945) World Series champion (1933) San Francisco Giants #4 retired Other records and accomplishments
Birth Date: March 2, 1909
Bats: Left
Name: Mel Ott
Teams: New York Giants (1926–1947)
Throws: Right
Debut Team: New York Giants
Final Year: 1947
Birthplace: Gretna, Louisiana
Final Team: New York Giants
Name: Mel Ott
Debut Date: 1926
Debut Date: April 27
Final Date: 0011-07-01 00:00:00.0