Bobby Malkmus
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1957-1962)
Bobby Malkmus was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1962 for the Milwaukee Braves, the Washington Senators, and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 6 seasons. In 268 career games, he hit .215 with 123 hits, 8 home runs, and 46 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 175 lb
- Died
- 2/23/2025 in Bricktown, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1957-06-01
- Last Game
- 1962-05-15
Full name: Robert Edward Malkmus
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 268 | 572 | 69 | 123 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 46 | 3 | 38 | 90 | .215 | .265 | .301 | .565 | -1,855 |
Career AVG .215 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.
Career OBP .265 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.
Career SLG .301 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.
Career OPS .565 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | ML1 | NL | 13 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1958 | WS1 | AL | 41 | 70 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 15 | .186 | .257 (-28%) | .324 (-29%) | .394 (-38%) | .719 (-34%) | -386.4 |
| 1959 | WS1 | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1960 | PHI | NL | 79 | 133 | 16 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 11 | 28 | .211 | .255 (-17%) | .323 (-18%) | .387 (-28%) | .711 (-23%) | -503.4 |
| 1961 | PHI | NL | 121 | 342 | 39 | 79 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 31 | 1 | 20 | 43 | .231 | .258 (-11%) | .328 (-16%) | .399 (-18%) | .727 (-17%) | -964.9 |
| 1962 | PHI | NL | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 268 | 572 | 69 | 123 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 46 | 3 | 38 | 90 | .215 | — | — | — | — | -1,855 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (268 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 132 | 266 | 31 | 59 | 5 | 15 | .222 |
| Away | 136 | 306 | 38 | 64 | 3 | 31 | .209 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962-05-15 | PHI | CIN | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-05-13 | PHI | CHC | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962-05-13 | PHI | CHC | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-05-12 | PHI | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-04-29 | PHI | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-04-26 | PHI | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-04-24 | PHI | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-04-19 | PHI | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-10-01 | PHI | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1961-09-30 | PHI | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 114 | 94 | 260 | 301 | 10 | 79 |
| 3B | 39 | 18 | 23 | 54 | 2 | 3 |
| SS | 65 | 24 | 67 | 122 | 7 | 24 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | ML1 | 2B | 7 | 5 | 16 | 19 | 1 | 4 |
| 1958 | WS1 | 2B | 26 | 17 | 55 | 53 | 4 | 14 |
| 1958 | WS1 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | WS1 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | PHI | 2B | 23 | 17 | 43 | 49 | 1 | 9 |
| 1960 | PHI | 3B | 12 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | PHI | SS | 29 | 7 | 18 | 37 | 0 | 11 |
| 1961 | PHI | 2B | 58 | 55 | 146 | 180 | 4 | 52 |
| 1961 | PHI | 3B | 25 | 10 | 16 | 38 | 1 | 3 |
| 1961 | PHI | SS | 34 | 16 | 48 | 81 | 7 | 12 |
| 1962 | PHI | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 114 |
| Third Base | 39 |
| Shortstop | 65 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 22th | 1.0 | 224 | 0 |
Bobby Malkmus: the record in brief
June 1, 1957 and May 15, 1962 bracket Bobby Malkmus's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Malkmus played for the Milwaukee Braves (1957), the Washington Senators (1958 to 1959), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1960 to 1962). Malkmus, born on July 4, 1931, in Newark, NJ, USA, is listed as a second baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 175 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. Malkmus's death is recorded on February 23, 2025, in Bricktown, NJ, USA. The bio lists the given name Robert Edward.
Malkmus's career batting table shows 268 games, 572 at bats and 123 hits, a .215 average, adding 8 homers and 46 RBI. Malkmus's career OPS of .565 combines a .265 on-base mark with .301 slugging. Measured against the leagues Malkmus played in, the .215 career average compares with a .257 league average over the same seasons, 16.4% below the league. The hits column peaks at 79, in 1961. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .231 in 1961, did not top the league's .258.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bobby Malkmus
- What years did Bobby Malkmus play?
- Bobby Malkmus played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1962.
- Was Bobby Malkmus a pitcher?
- No. Bobby Malkmus was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bobby Malkmus hit?
- Bobby Malkmus hit 8 career home runs with 123 hits.
- What teams did Bobby Malkmus play for?
- Bobby Malkmus played for 3 teams: the Milwaukee Braves (1957), the Washington Senators (1958–1959), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1960–1962).
- What were Bobby Malkmus's career stats?
- In 268 games, Bobby Malkmus had 123 hits, 8 home runs, 46 RBI, 69 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .215 batting average.
- What position did Bobby Malkmus play?
- Bobby Malkmus played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bobby Malkmus and how much did he weigh?
- Bobby Malkmus was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bobby Malkmus hit each season?
- Bobby Malkmus's home runs by season: 0 in 1957, 0 in 1958, 1 in 1960, 7 in 1961, and 0 in 1962. His most in one season was 7, in 1961.
- What was Bobby Malkmus's career batting average?
- Bobby Malkmus batted .215 over his career, with 123 hits in 572 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bobby Malkmus have?
- Bobby Malkmus drove in 46 runs in his career.
- Is Bobby Malkmus in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bobby Malkmus has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.