Gordon Maltzberger

Born: 9/4/1912 in Utopia, TX, USA

Died: 12/11/1974 in Rialto, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-04-27 | Final Game: 1947-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Gordon Ralph Maltzberger

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Biography

Gordon Maltzberger, born in 1912, was a skilled pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid-1940s. His professional career spanned from 1943 to 1947, a period marked by the challenges and upheaval of World War II, which significantly impacted the game and its player rosters. Maltzberger was known for his exceptional pitching abilities, finishing his career with a record of 20-13 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.7. His effectiveness on the mound was further highlighted by his 136 strikeouts and 33 saves, showcasing his versatility and reliability in high-pressure situations. Maltzberger's contributions to the game came during an era when baseball was striving to maintain its popularity despite the war. He played a crucial role for his teams, demonstrating not only skill but also resilience as many players were drafted into military service. His solid performances and ability to close games with saves established him as a valuable asset on the roster. Though not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Gordon Maltzberger's legacy as a diligent pitcher endures in the annals of baseball history, reflecting the spirit of determination that characterized the sport during a tumultuous time.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1.0	1.0	0	1.0	1.0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	2.000	3.000

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	3.0	2.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	3.00

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1947	1.0	1.0	0	1.0	1.0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	2.000	3.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1947	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	3.0	2.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	3.00

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
20	13	135	0	0	0	33	293.3	258	88	17	74	136	2.70	0

Career ERA 2.70 vs. league average 3.66 across their career seasons — 26.2% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1943	CHW	AL	7	4	37	14	98.7	86	27	24	48	2.46	3.50 (+30%)	-
1944	CHW	AL	10	5	46	12	91.3	81	30	19	49	2.96	3.57 (+17%)	-
1946	CHW	AL	2	0	19	2	39.7	30	7	6	17	1.59	3.59 (+56%)	-
1947	CHW	AL	1	4	33	5	63.7	61	24	25	22	3.39	3.97 (+15%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
135	60	4	7	1	0	0	4	0	12	31	0.117	0.264	0.133	0.397	0.0

Career AVG .117 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 55.0% below league average.

Career OBP .264 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career SLG .133 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 62.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.397 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 42.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1943	CHW	AL	37	25	0	3	0	1	6	14	0.120	—	—	—	—
1944	CHW	AL	46	22	2	3	0	3	2	10	0.136	—	—	—	—
1946	CHW	AL	19	6	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.000	—	—	—	—
1947	CHW	AL	33	7	2	1	1	0	2	4	0.143	—	—	—	—