After attending Arizone State University, Mel Stocker played 110 games for the Long Island Ducks.
Mel Stocker attended Arizona State University and was then drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 16th round (475th overall) of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft. For the Ducks in 2006, he played in 110 games, batted .303 with 3 home runs and 39 RBI. In 2006, he went to play for the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. 
