Matt Maloney, baseball player, 2009-2012

Matt Maloney

Born: 1/16/1984 in Sandusky, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-06-06 | Final Game: 2012-05-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Matthew Michael Maloney

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Biography

Matt Maloney, born in 1984, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2009 to 2012. During his career, Maloney showcased his talents primarily with the Cincinnati Reds and the Minnesota Twins. He finished with a record of 5-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.74 over his tenure in the big leagues. Known for his ability to generate strikeouts, he recorded 59 strikeouts throughout his career, though he did not register any saves. Maloney's professional journey unfolded during a transitional period in baseball characterized by evolving pitching strategies and a greater emphasis on analytics. While his career statistics may not reflect overwhelming dominance, his contributions to the teams he played for and his role as a left-handed pitcher during this era highlighted his adaptability and determination. After his playing days, Maloney remained a notable figure in baseball circles, remembered for his perseverance and the competitive spirit he brought to the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 9 31 11 0 0 0 91.0 116 58 20 18 59 5.74 0

Career ERA 5.74 vs. league average 4.09 across their career seasons — 40.3% worse 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
2009 CIN NL 2 4 7 7 0 0 0 40.7 43 22 8 28 4.87 4.32 (-13%) -1114.2
2010 CIN NL 2 2 7 2 0 0 0 20.7 20 7 5 13 3.05 4.08 (+25%) 67.3
2011 CIN NL 0 3 8 2 0 0 0 18.7 36 19 4 13 9.16 3.94 (-132%) -1578.1
2012 MIN AL 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 11.0 17 10 1 5 8.18 4.01 (-104%) -297.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
32 19 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.211 0.250 0.211 0.461 0.0

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Career SLG .211 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 48.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.461 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 37.0% 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
2009 CIN NL 8 12 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2010 CIN NL 7 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2011 CIN NL 8 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2012 MIN AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 31 10 2 15 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 CIN P 7 7 0 4 0 0
2010 CIN P 7 2 1 2 0 0
2011 CIN P 8 1 1 6 0 1
2012 MIN P 9 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 31

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 MIN AL $482,500
2011 CIN NL $415,000
Total Career Earnings $897,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Mississippi Oxford MS 2004, 2005