Bobby Malkmus

Born: 7/4/1931 in Newark, NJ, USA

Died: 2/23/2025 in Bricktown, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-06-01 | Final Game: 1962-05-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Robert Edward Malkmus

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Biography

Bobby Malkmus was a professional baseball player born in 1931, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1962. Primarily playing as a position player, Malkmus appeared in 268 games throughout his career. He recorded a total of 123 hits, hitting 8 home runs and driving in 46 runs, while finishing with a batting average of .215. Malkmus also demonstrated speed on the basepaths, totaling 3 stolen bases during his time in the league. Malkmus played in an era that bridged the late 1950s and early 1960s, a period characterized by the transition from traditional baseball styles to a more dynamic game. Despite his modest offensive statistics, he contributed to several teams during his career, showcasing versatility and resilience. His journey through professional baseball, though not marked by overwhelming numbers, reflected the experiences of many players of his time, who navigated the competitive landscape of the sport with determination and skill. After his retirement on May 15, 1962, Malkmus left a legacy as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
268	572	69	123	15	5	8	46	3	38	90	0.215	0.265	0.301	0.565	-2179.2

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career SLG .301 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.565 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 21.3% 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
1957	ATL	NL	13	22	6	2	0	1	0	0	0	3	3	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1958	WSN	AL	41	70	5	13	2	1	0	3	0	4	15	0.186	.257 (-28%)	.324 (-29%)	.394 (-38%)	.719 (-34%)	-417.2
1959	WSN	AL	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	PHI	NL	79	133	16	28	4	1	1	12	2	11	28	0.211	.255 (-17%)	.323 (-18%)	.387 (-28%)	.711 (-23%)	-580.9
1961	PHI	NL	121	342	39	79	8	2	7	31	1	20	43	0.231	.258 (-11%)	.328 (-16%)	.399 (-18%)	.727 (-17%)	-1181.1
1962	PHI	NL	8	5	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	114	94	260	301	10	79
3B	39	18	23	54	2	3
SS	65	24	67	122	7	24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1957	ML1	2B	7	5	16	19	1	4
1958	WS1	2B	26	17	55	53	4	14
1958	WS1	3B	2	0	0	1	0	0
1958	WS1	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1960	PHI	2B	23	17	43	49	1	9
1960	PHI	3B	12	8	7	15	1	0
1960	PHI	SS	29	7	18	37	0	11
1961	PHI	2B	58	55	146	180	4	52
1961	PHI	3B	25	10	16	38	1	3
1961	PHI	SS	34	16	48	81	7	12
1962	PHI	SS	1	1	1	4	0	1