Jim Mallory

Born: 9/1/1918 in Lawrenceville, VA, USA

Died: 8/6/2001 in Greenville, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-09-08 | Final Game: 1945-08-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: James Baugh Mallory

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Biography

Jim Mallory was a professional baseball player born in 1918, whose career spanned from 1940 to 1945. Primarily serving as a position player, he appeared in 54 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Mallory demonstrated a solid batting ability, finishing his career with a batting average of .268. Over the course of his career, he recorded 40 hits and drove in 14 runs, showcasing his capability as a reliable contributor to his team's offense. Though he did not hit any home runs, he added a notable dimension to his game with one stolen base, reflecting the speed and agility that characterized many players of his era. Mallory's career unfolded during a tumultuous period in American history, as World War II significantly impacted the landscape of professional sports. Many players enlisted or were drafted, leading to a unique environment in which younger and less experienced athletes often took the field. Despite the challenges of the era, Mallory carved out a place for himself in the game, leaving a mark as a player who contributed to his team during a time of uncertainty and change. His legacy, while not defined by overwhelming statistical milestones, is a testament to the perseverance and passion for the game that defined baseball during the 1940s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
54	149	15	40	3	0	0	14	1	7	10	0.268	0.301	0.289	0.590	-65.2

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career SLG .289 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.590 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1940	WSN	AL	4	12	2	2	0	0	0	1	1	0.167	—	—	—	—
1945	STL	NL	13	43	3	10	2	5	0	0	2	0.233	—	—	—	—
1945	NY1	NL	37	94	10	28	1	9	1	6	7	0.298	.260 (+14%)	.328 (+3%)	.354 (-13%)	.683 (-5%)