Ben Mallonee
Center Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1921)
Ben Mallonee was a center fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1921 for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 7 career games, he hit .240 with 6 hits and 4 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
- Center Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 150 lb
- Died
- 2/19/1978 in Baltimore, MD, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1921-09-14
- Last Game
- 1921-09-23
Full name: Howard Bennett Mallonee
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 25 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .240 | .269 | .280 | .549 | 0 |
Career AVG .240 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.
Career OBP .269 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.
Career SLG .280 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.
Career OPS .549 vs. league average .740 across their career seasons — 25.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHA | AL | 7 | 25 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .240 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 25 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .240 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 23 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 3 | .261 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-09-23 | PHA | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-22 | PHA | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-09-20 | PHA | SLA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-19 | PHA | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-17 | PHA | DET | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-16 | PHA | DET | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-09-14 | PHA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 6 |
Ben Mallonee: the record in brief
The profile opens with Ben Mallonee's first major league game on September 14, 1921; the last one listed came on September 23, 1921. All of the seasons listed were played for the Philadelphia Athletics. Mallonee, born on March 31, 1894, in Baltimore, MD, USA, is listed as a center fielder and threw and hit left-handed. Mallonee's listed size is 5'6" and 150 pounds. Mallonee's death is recorded on February 19, 1978, in Baltimore, MD, USA. Mallonee's full given name, per the bio, is Howard Bennett Mallonee.
The batting record for Mallonee: 7 games, 6 hits in 25 at bats, and a .240 average, along with 4 RBI. Measured against the leagues Mallonee played in, the .240 career average compares with a .286 league average over the same seasons, 16.2% below the league. The OPS comparison is .549 to a league .740, 25.7% below average. The season table holds a single row: 1921 with the Philadelphia Athletics, 7 games, 25 at bats and 6 hits.
Among the most recent games in Mallonee's log, September 23, 1921 stands out: 2 hits in 4 at bats.
Every defensive appearance on record for Mallonee, 6 games, came at center field.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Mallonee
- Was Ben Mallonee a pitcher?
- No. Ben Mallonee was a position player (Center Fielder).
- How many home runs did Ben Mallonee hit?
- Ben Mallonee hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Ben Mallonee play for?
- Ben Mallonee played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1921).
- What were Ben Mallonee's career stats?
- In 7 games, Ben Mallonee had 6 hits, 4 RBI, 2 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .240 batting average.
- What position did Ben Mallonee play?
- Ben Mallonee played primarily as a center fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ben Mallonee and how much did he weigh?
- Ben Mallonee was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was Ben Mallonee's career batting average?
- Ben Mallonee batted .240 over his career, with 6 hits in 25 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ben Mallonee have?
- Ben Mallonee drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Ben Mallonee in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ben Mallonee has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.