Les Mallon, baseball player, 1931-1935

Les Mallon

Born: 11/21/1905 in Sweetwater, TX, USA

Died: 4/17/1991 in Granbury, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-04-14 | Final Game: 1935-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Leslie Clyde Mallon

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Biography

Les Mallon, born in 1905, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1931 until his final game on September 29, 1935. Known for his solid batting skills, Mallon played primarily as a position player and appeared in 383 games throughout his career. He recorded 368 hits, achieving a commendable batting average of .283, which positioned him as a reliable contributor at the plate during his time. His offensive prowess was further highlighted by his ability to drive in runs, as he accumulated 119 RBIs, along with hitting 8 home runs and stealing 4 bases. Competing during the early years of the Great Depression, a time when baseball served as a source of entertainment and hope for many Americans, Mallon’s contributions to the game reflected the grit and determination of players of that era. His career, while not as widely celebrated as some of his contemporaries, nonetheless showcased the skill and dedication required to thrive in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during the 1930s. Les Mallon's legacy remains a part of baseball history, illustrating the diverse tapestry of players who have shaped the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
383 1300 156 368 65 5 8 119 4 100 117 0.283 0.336 0.359 0.695 -1185.5

Career AVG .283 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .359 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.695 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 5.1% 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
1931 PHI NL 122 375 41 116 19 2 1 45 0 29 40 0.309 .276 (+12%) .338 (+6%) .388 (-2%) .726 (+2%) 155.5
1932 PHI NL 103 347 44 90 16 0 5 31 1 28 28 0.259 .275 (-6%) .335 (-5%) .391 (-11%) .726 (-8%) -510.4
1934 BSN NL 42 166 23 49 6 1 0 18 0 15 12 0.295 .278 (+6%) .340 (+4%) .392 (-13%) .733 (-5%) -109.2
1935 BSN NL 116 412 48 113 24 2 2 25 3 28 37 0.274 .279 (-2%) .342 (-6%) .399 (-11%) .742 (-9%) -721.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 0 31 2 1 4
2B 300 0 688 882 62 147
3B 44 0 38 71 10 3
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
SS 3 0 7 12 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1931 PHI 1B 5 0 31 2 1 4
1931 PHI 2B 97 0 231 290 24 57
1931 PHI 3B 3 0 1 4 0 0
1931 PHI SS 3 0 7 12 3 1
1932 PHI 2B 88 0 199 228 20 42
1932 PHI 3B 5 0 3 5 2 0
1934 BSN 2B 42 0 92 145 8 17
1935 BSN 2B 73 0 166 219 10 31
1935 BSN 3B 36 0 34 62 8 3
1935 BSN OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 5
Second Base 301
Third Base 44
Shortstop 3