Sheldon Mallory, baseball player, 1977-1977

Sheldon Mallory

Born: 7/16/1953 in Argo, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-04-10 | Final Game: 1977-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

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Biography

Sheldon Mallory, born in 1953, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during his brief career in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1977. Despite a short stint in the league, appearing in 64 games, Mallory made his mark with his unique blend of speed and defensive capabilities. He recorded 27 hits and accumulated a batting average of .214, while also showcasing his base-running prowess with 12 stolen bases, emphasizing his ability to alter the dynamics of a game with his speed on the bases. Mallory's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was evolving with increasing emphasis on athleticism and defensive versatility. While he did not hit for power, finishing his career without a home run and contributing 5 RBIs, his style of play focused on agility and base running, attributes that were beginning to gain recognition in the late 1970s. Though his time in the majors was limited, Mallory's contributions to the teams he played for reflected the changing nature of the game, as players increasingly sought to excel in multiple facets of play.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
64 126 19 27 4 1 0 5 12 11 18 0.214 0.291 0.262 0.553 -525.8

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career SLG .262 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.553 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 24.3% 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
1977 OAK AL 64 126 19 27 4 1 0 5 12 11 18 0.214 .264 (-19%) .329 (-12%) .401 (-35%) .730 (-24%) -525.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 1 15 0 1 0
OF 45 29 81 3 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 OAK 1B 4 1 15 0 1 0
1977 OAK OF 45 29 81 3 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 4
Left Field 9
Center Field 16
Right Field 22
Designated Hitter 8

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
State College of Florida - Manatee-Sarasota Bradenton FL 1972