Robert Maloney

Born: 1856 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 5/31/1908 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1876-09-15 | Final Game: 1877-08-28

Full name: Robert Kissam Maloney

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Biography

Robert Maloney was a professional baseball player born in 1856, who played during the early years of Major League Baseball, a period marked by the game's formative development and the emergence of organized competition. His career spanned from 1876 until August 28, 1877, during which he participated in a total of three games as a position player. Maloney made a notable impact on the field, recording three hits in his limited appearances, which resulted in a batting average of 0.273. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed defensively and offensively with two RBIs. Playing in the late 19th century, Maloney's career unfolded during a time when baseball was still solidifying its rules and fan base. His experience reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his era, characterized by a rapidly evolving game and the establishment of professional leagues. Despite a brief career, Maloney's involvement in the early days of Major League Baseball places him among the foundational figures of the sport. His statistics, while modest, illustrate the competitive spirit and determination of players in a time when baseball was transitioning into America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	11	1	3	0	1	0	2	0	0	1	0.273	0.273	0.455	0.727	0.0

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .455 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — +38.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.727 vs. league average 0.610 across their career seasons — +19.3% above 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
1876	NY3	NL	2	7	1	2	0	1	0	2	0	0	1	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1877	HAR	NL	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	3	0	5	0	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1876	NY3	OF	2	0	4	0	1	0
1877	HAR	OF	1	0	1	0	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	3