Harry Malmberg, baseball player, 1955-1955

Harry Malmberg

Born: 7/31/1925 in Fairfield, AL, USA

Died: 10/29/1976 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-04-12 | Final Game: 1955-09-11

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

Full name: Harry William Malmberg

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Biography

Harry Malmberg, born in 1925, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the brief span of his career from 1955. As a position player, Malmberg showcased his talents over the course of 67 games, where he recorded 45 hits and drove in 19 runs, concluding his career with a batting average of .216. Although he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, his contributions to the teams he played for were reflective of the era's emphasis on contact hitting and small ball strategies. Malmberg's time in the major leagues coincided with a transitional period in baseball, as the game was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more power-oriented approach. Despite his short career, he played during a time when the sport was becoming increasingly competitive and the foundations for modern baseball were being laid. His experience in the league, although limited, is a testament to the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the mid-20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 208 25 45 5 2 0 19 0 29 19 0.216 0.310 0.260 0.569 -761.8

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career SLG .260 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.569 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 21.6% 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
1955 DET AL 67 208 25 45 5 2 0 19 0 29 19 0.216 .258 (-16%) .332 (-7%) .393 (-34%) .726 (-22%) -761.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 65 61 155 181 5 42

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1955 DET 2B 65 61 155 181 5 42

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 65