Jerry Mallett, baseball player, 1959-1959

Jerry Mallett

Born: 9/18/1935 in Bonne Terre, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-09-19 | Final Game: 1959-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 208 lbs

Full name: Gerald Gordon Mallett

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Biography

Jerry Mallett was a professional baseball player born in 1935, who played as a position player during his brief Major League Baseball career from 1959. Although his time in the majors was limited to just four games, Mallett made a notable impact during his tenure. He finished his career with a batting average of .267, accumulating four hits and one run batted in (RBI). While he did not hit any home runs and recorded no stolen bases, his performance showcased his potential during an era characterized by a burgeoning emphasis on offensive production. Mallett's debut in the late 1950s placed him in a transitional phase of baseball, as the game was evolving with a greater focus on power hitting and the increasing integration of talent from diverse backgrounds. Although his stay in the majors was short-lived, Mallett's contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of baseball history, highlighting the journey of players striving to leave their mark in the sport. His career, although brief, reflects the aspirations and challenges faced by many aspiring ballplayers of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 15 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.267 0.312 0.267 0.579 0.0

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .267 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 32.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.579 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 19.1% 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
1959 BOS AL 4 15 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.267 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 4 4 14 2 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1959 BOS OF 4 4 14 2 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Baylor University Waco TX 1955, 1956, 1957