Jose Malave

Born: 5/31/1971 in Cumana, Sucre, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1996-05-23 | Final Game: 1997-08-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 212 lbs

Full name: Jose Francisco Malave

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Biography

Jose Malave was a Venezuelan professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1997. Born in 1971, Malave made his debut with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays during their inaugural season in 1996, contributing to the early days of a franchise that would shape the landscape of baseball in Florida. Over the course of his brief career, Malave appeared in 45 games, showcasing his skills in a competitive environment marked by the transition into the expansion era of baseball, where teams were constantly looking for fresh talent. During his time in the majors, Malave recorded 24 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 17 runs, finishing with a batting average of .226. While he did not become a household name, his contributions were part of the growing narrative of the Devil Rays as they established their identity in the league. Notably, Malave's career also stood out for its reflection of the evolving role of position players during this era, as teams began to emphasize versatility and adaptability in their lineups. Although his time in the majors was limited, Jose Malave remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the dedication and talent of international players in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
45	106	12	24	3	0	4	17	0	2	27	0.226	0.248	0.368	0.616	-323.9

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career OBP .248 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.

Career SLG .368 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.616 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 19.2% 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
1996	BOS	AL	41	102	12	24	3	0	4	17	0	2	25	0.235	.269 (-13%)	.340 (-24%)	.426 (-10%)	.767 (-17%)	-323.9
1997	BOS	AL	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	42	25	46	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1996	BOS	OF	38	25	43	1	1	0
1997	BOS	OF	4	0	3	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	13
Right Field	29

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1997	BOS	AL	$150,000
Total Career Earnings			$150,000