Bob Malloy, baseball player, 1943-1949

Bob Malloy

Born: 5/28/1918 in Canonsburg, PA, USA

Died: 2/20/2007 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-05-04 | Final Game: 1949-05-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert Paul Malloy

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Bob Malloy, born in 1918, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1943 to 1949. He played during a transformative era in the sport, which saw the impact of World War II on baseball and a shift in player demographics. Malloy made his mark primarily in the major leagues, where he recorded a pitching record of 4 wins and 7 losses. His earned run average (ERA) of 3.26 demonstrated his capability on the mound, as he effectively managed to limit runs during his appearances. Throughout his career, Malloy amassed a total of 35 strikeouts and secured 2 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in as a relief pitcher when needed. Though his career numbers may not reflect the dominance of some contemporaries, his contributions to his teams and the challenges he faced during a time when many athletes were serving in the military highlight his resilience and dedication to the game. Malloy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing an era that shaped the future of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 7 48 3 1 0 2 116.0 116 42 4 52 35 3.26 0

Career ERA 3.26 vs. league average 3.74 across their career seasons — 12.8% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1943 CIN NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 10.0 14 7 8 4 6.30 3.50 (-80%) -513.2
1944 CIN NL 1 1 9 0 0 0 0 23.3 22 8 11 4 3.09 3.57 (+14%) -102.6
1946 CIN NL 2 5 27 3 1 0 2 72.0 71 22 26 24 2.75 3.59 (+23%) 262.2
1947 CIN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 3 2 0 1 18.00 — 0.0
1949 SLA AL 1 1 5 0 0 0 0 9.7 6 3 7 2 2.79 4.12 (+32%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
48 31 3 7 2 0 0 2 0 0 9 0.226 0.226 0.290 0.516 0.0

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career OBP .226 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.

Career SLG .290 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.516 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 25.8% 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
1943 CIN NL 6 3 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.667 — — — — 0.0
1944 CIN NL 9 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1946 CIN NL 27 18 1 5 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 0.278 — — — — 0.0
1947 CIN NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1949 SLA AL 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 48 0 3 21 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 CIN P 6 0 0 1 0 0
1944 CIN P 9 0 1 6 0 1
1946 CIN P 27 0 0 13 4 1
1947 CIN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1949 SLA P 5 0 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 48

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh PA 1941