Joe Malay

Born: 10/25/1905 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 3/19/1989 in Bridgeport, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-09-07 | Final Game: 1935-04-19

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Joseph Charles Malay

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Biography

Joe Malay, born in 1905, was a position player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1933 to 1935. He made his mark during a challenging era for players who often struggled to find a foothold in the competitive landscape of the sport. Malay’s career spanned just nine games, during which he recorded four hits and drove in two runs, culminating in a batting average of .16. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his presence on the field contributed to the teams he played for during the early years of the Great Depression, a time when many players were grappling with the financial and societal impacts of the era. Though Malay's statistics may not reflect the achievements of some of his contemporaries, his participation in the major leagues during the 1930s underscores the perseverance and dedication required to reach that level of play. Players like Malay were essential in shaping the game during a period of transition, as baseball began to evolve into the sport we recognize today. His brief stint in the MLB serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who have contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers were not long or statistically prolific.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	25	0	4	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.160	0.160	0.160	0.320	0.0

Career AVG .160 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.

Career OBP .160 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 52.4% below league average.

Career SLG .160 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 58.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.320 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 55.9% 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
1933	NY1	NL	8	24	0	3	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1935	NY1	NL	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	8	0	56	7	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1933	NY1	1B	8	0	56	7	0	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	8