Eddie Malone

Born: 6/16/1920 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 6/1/2006 in Laguna Hills, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-07-17 | Final Game: 1950-06-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Edward Russell Malone

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Biography

Eddie Malone was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Born in 1920, Malone's career spanned from 1949 to 1950, a period characterized by the transition from the post-war era into a time of significant change in the sport. During his time in the league, he played in 86 games, where he recorded 62 hits and achieved a batting average of .257. Known for his versatility as a position player, Malone contributed to his teams not only with his bat but also with his ability to navigate the base paths, finishing his career with 2 stolen bases. Throughout his brief tenure in the majors, Malone demonstrated a solid offensive presence, amassing 26 RBIs and hitting 1 home run. While his time in the spotlight was limited, his contributions reflected the competitive nature of baseball during a time when new talent was emerging as the game began to embrace a more diverse player pool following integration. Despite the relatively short duration of his career, Eddie Malone remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing a generation of players who strived to make their mark in a rapidly evolving sport.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
12.0	10.0	1.0	2.0	0	0	0	0	2.0	0	0	0.200	0.333	0.200	0.533

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1943	12.0	10.0	1.0	2.0	0	0	0	0	2.0	0	0	0.200	0.333	0.200	0.533

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
86	241	19	62	9	2	1	26	2	39	27	0.257	0.361	0.324	0.684	-187.2

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .361 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .324 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.684 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 7.2% 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
1949	CHW	AL	55	170	17	46	7	2	1	16	2	29	19	0.271	.262 (+3%)	.343 (+10%)	.384 (-8%)	.727 (avg)	78.5
1950	CHW	AL	31	71	2	16	2	0	0	10	0	10	8	0.225	.265 (-15%)	.346 (-7%)	.401 (-37%)	.747 (-23%)	-265.7