Ben Mallonee, baseball player, 1921-1921

Ben Mallonee

Born: 3/31/1894 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 2/19/1978 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-09-14 | Final Game: 1921-09-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Howard Bennett Mallonee

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Biography

Ben Mallonee, born in 1894, made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned just seven games in September 1921. As a position player, Mallonee showcased his skills at the plate with a total of six hits, resulting in a batting average of .24. Though he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team's offense with four runs batted in and successfully stole one base during his short tenure in the league. Mallonee's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was beginning to see the effects of the post-Deadball Era and the increased emphasis on hitting. While his time in the majors was limited, his contributions during those games reflected the competitive spirit and dedication of players from that period. Although he did not achieve long-lasting fame, Mallonee's presence in the game for those brief moments remains a part of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 25 2 6 1 0 0 4 1 1 2 0.240 0.269 0.280 0.549 0.0

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career SLG .280 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.549 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 25.7% 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
1921 PHA AL 7 25 2 6 1 0 0 4 1 1 2 0.240 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 6 0 15 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1921 PHA OF 6 0 15 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 6