Mel Ott was a Hall-of-Famer Major League Baseball player who played for the New York Giants from 1926 to 1947. He was an 11-time All-Star and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1951. Ott was one of the most prolific home run hitters of his era, hitting 511 home runs during his career. He was also known for his batting average, which was .304 for his career. Ott was a leader on the field and off, and was respected by his peers and fans alike.