Mel Preibisch
Encyclopedia
Melvin Aloysius Preibisch (November 23, 1914 – April 12, 1980) was an American professional baseball
player. He played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball
, 1940 and 1941, for the Boston Braves
(known as the Bees in 1940), primarily as a center fielder
.
Professional baseball
Baseball is a team sport which is played by several professional leagues throughout the world. In these leagues, and associated farm teams, players are selected for their talents and are paid to play for a specific team or club system....
player. He played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
, 1940 and 1941, for the Boston Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
(known as the Bees in 1940), primarily as a center fielder
Center fielder
A center fielder, abbreviated CF, is the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in center field – the baseball fielding position between left field and right field...
.