Tony Malinosky, baseball player, 1937-1937

Tony Malinosky

Born: 10/7/1909 in Collinsville, IL, USA

Died: 2/8/2011 in Oxnard, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-04-26 | Final Game: 1937-07-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Anthony Francis Malinosky

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Biography

Tony Malinosky was a professional baseball player born in 1909, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during the 1937 season. His career spanned from April 26, 1937, to July 16, 1937, during which he appeared in 35 games. Malinosky recorded 18 hits in his limited time on the field, achieving a batting average of .228. Despite not hitting any home runs, he contributed 3 RBIs to his team's efforts. His style of play reflected the competitive nature of the late 1930s, an era marked by the dominance of power hitters and the evolving strategies of the game. Malinosky's brief tenure in the majors offers a glimpse into the life of a player navigating the complexities of baseball during a time when the sport was gaining immense popularity in America. Although his career statistics may not stand out in the annals of baseball history, his journey is a testament to the numerous athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of the game, often facing fierce competition for roster spots in an era that saw the rise of legendary players. His legacy is preserved not only in the records but also in the memories of baseball's ever-evolving narrative.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 79 7 18 2 0 0 3 0 9 11 0.228 0.307 0.253 0.560 -312.6

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career SLG .253 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 36.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.560 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 24.4% 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
1937 BRO NL 35 79 7 18 2 0 0 3 0 9 11 0.228 .276 (-18%) .342 (-10%) .398 (-36%) .740 (-24%) -312.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 13 0 7 18 5 2
SS 11 0 8 10 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 BRO 3B 13 0 7 18 5 2
1937 BRO SS 11 0 8 10 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 13
Shortstop 11

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Whittier College Whittier CA 1930