Ben Mallonee
Born: 3/31/1894 in Baltimore, MD, USA
Died: 2/19/1978 in Baltimore, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1921-09-14 | Final Game: 1921-09-23
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: Howard Bennett Mallonee
Biography
Ben Mallonee, born in 1894, made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned just seven games in September 1921. As a position player, Mallonee showcased his skills at the plate with a total of six hits, resulting in a batting average of .24. Though he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team's offense with four runs batted in and successfully stole one base during his short tenure in the league.
Mallonee's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was beginning to see the effects of the post-Deadball Era and the increased emphasis on hitting. While his time in the majors was limited, his contributions during those games reflected the competitive spirit and dedication of players from that period. Although he did not achieve long-lasting fame, Mallonee's presence in the game for those brief moments remains a part of baseball history.
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 | 0.240 | 0.269 | 0.280 | 0.549 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHA | AL | 7 | 25 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.240 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 6 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHA | OF | 6 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 6 |