John Malarkey

Born: 5/4/1872 in Springfield, OH, USA

Died: 10/29/1949 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1894-09-21 | Final Game: 1903-09-20

Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: John S. Malarkey

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Biography

John Malarkey, born in 1872, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in the late 19th century and early 20th century. His career spanned from 1894 to 1903, during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into an era of more dynamic play. Malarkey played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound, where he compiled a career record of 21-37. He finished his tenure with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.64, a notable figure that reflected the competitive pitching landscape of his time. Throughout his career, Malarkey struck out 179 batters and recorded three saves, demonstrating his ability to perform under pressure. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant in an era characterized by evolving strategies and the burgeoning popularity of baseball. Although his win-loss record may not reflect a dominant career, his ERA and strikeout totals indicate that he was capable of keeping opposing hitters at bay. Malarkey remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the early stages of a sport that would soon grow into America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
21	37	80	59	51	3	3	566.0	629	229	10	227	179	3.64	0

Career ERA 3.64 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — 8.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1894	WAS	NL	2	1	3	3	3	0	0	26.0	42	12	5	3	4.15	5.33 (+22%)	435.1
1895	WAS	NL	0	8	22	8	5	0	2	100.7	135	67	60	32	5.99	4.77 (-26%)	-1512.5
1896	WAS	NL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	7.0	9	1	3	0	1.29	—	0.0
1899	CHC	NL	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	19	13	5	7	13.00	3.85 (-238%)	-
1902	BSN	NL	8	10	21	19	17	1	1	170.3	158	49	58	39	2.59	3.17 (+18%)	-266.3
1903	BSN	NL	11	16	32	27	25	2	0	253.0	266	87	96	98	3.09	3.10 (avg)	-2662.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
82	207	19	35	8	2	1	18	1	14	74	0.169	0.232	0.242	0.474	-490.7

Career AVG .169 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Career OBP .232 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 32.4% below league average.

Career SLG .242 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 35.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.474 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 34.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1894	WAS	NL	4	14	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	0.071	—	—	—	—	0.0
1895	WAS	NL	22	37	2	5	0	0	0	4	0	2	8	0.135	—	—	—	—	0.0
1896	WAS	NL	1	2	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1899	CHC	NL	1	5	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1902	BSN	NL	22	62	3	13	4	0	1	7	1	5	23	0.210	.266 (-21%)	.321 (-16%)	.343 (-6%)	.665 (-11%)	-116.1
1903	BSN	NL	32	87	12	14	2	2	0	6	0	7	33	0.161	.261 (-39%)	.316 (-22%)	.345 (-34%)	.662 (-28%)	-374.6