Pat Malone
Born: 9/25/1902 in Altoona, PA, USA
Died: 5/13/1943 in Altoona, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-04-12 | Final Game: 1937-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Perce Leigh Malone
Biography
Pat Malone was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1928 until 1937. Born in 1902, he made his debut in a competitive era marked by the transition away from the deadball style of play. Over his career, Malone established himself as a reliable starter with a record of 134 wins and 92 losses, showcasing a solid earned run average of 3.74. His skill on the mound was further highlighted by his ability to accumulate 1,024 strikeouts, along with 26 saves, demonstrating his versatility and effectiveness in various game situations.
Malone's playing style was characterized by his control and durability, which allowed him to remain a key contributor to his teams throughout his career. He played for several clubs, including the Chicago Cubs, where he became well-known for his competitive spirit and ability to perform in clutch moments. As the game evolved during the late 1920s and 1930s, Malone's contributions helped shape the role of the modern pitcher, making him a significant figure in baseball history. His legacy endures through his impressive statistics and the impact he had on the teams he played for.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | 92 | 357 | 220 | 115 | 15 | 26 | 1915.0 | 1934 | 795 | 103 | 705 | 1024 | 3.74 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | CHC | NL | 18 | 13 | 42 | 25 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 250.7 | 218 | 79 | 99 | 155 | 2.84 | - |
| 1929 | CHC | NL | 22 | 10 | 40 | 30 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 267.0 | 283 | 106 | 102 | 166 | 3.57 | - |
| 1930 | CHC | NL | 20 | 9 | 45 | 35 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 271.7 | 290 | 119 | 96 | 142 | 3.94 | - |
| 1931 | CHC | NL | 16 | 9 | 36 | 30 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 228.3 | 229 | 99 | 88 | 112 | 3.90 | - |
| 1932 | CHC | NL | 15 | 17 | 37 | 33 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 237.0 | 222 | 89 | 78 | 120 | 3.38 | - |
| 1933 | CHC | NL | 10 | 14 | 31 | 26 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 186.3 | 186 | 81 | 59 | 72 | 3.91 | - |
| 1934 | CHC | NL | 14 | 7 | 34 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 191.0 | 200 | 75 | 55 | 111 | 3.53 | - |
| 1935 | NYY | AL | 3 | 5 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 56.3 | 53 | 34 | 33 | 25 | 5.43 | - |
| 1936 | NYY | AL | 12 | 4 | 35 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 134.7 | 144 | 57 | 60 | 72 | 3.81 | - |
| 1937 | NYY | AL | 4 | 4 | 28 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 92.0 | 109 | 56 | 35 | 49 | 5.48 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 357 | 688 | 58 | 129 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 61 | 0 | 24 | 149 | 0.188 | 0.215 | 0.243 | 0.458 | -3973.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | CHC | NL | 42 | 95 | 8 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 0.189 | -611.8 |
| 1929 | CHC | NL | 40 | 105 | 8 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 0.210 | -598.2 |
| 1930 | CHC | NL | 45 | 105 | 12 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 0.248 | -327.8 |
| 1931 | CHC | NL | 36 | 79 | 12 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0.215 | -393.2 |
| 1932 | CHC | NL | 37 | 78 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0.179 | -527.1 |
| 1933 | CHC | NL | 31 | 63 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.159 | -572.0 |
| 1934 | CHC | NL | 34 | 64 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0.172 | -551.4 |
| 1935 | NYY | AL | 29 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | NYY | AL | 35 | 51 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.196 | -392.2 |
| 1937 | NYY | AL | 28 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.030 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.400 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | WS | NYA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| 1932 | WS | CHN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1929 | WS | CHN | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 20.7 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 3.05 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | WS | NYA | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1.80 |
| 1932 | WS | CHN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.00 |
| 1929 | WS | CHN | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 13.0 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 4.15 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 357 | 0 | 63 | 311 | 14 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | CHN | P | 42 | 0 | 5 | 54 | 3 | 2 |
| 1929 | CHN | P | 40 | 0 | 10 | 35 | 1 | 5 |
| 1930 | CHN | P | 45 | 0 | 16 | 40 | 1 | 1 |
| 1931 | CHN | P | 36 | 0 | 6 | 46 | 2 | 2 |
| 1932 | CHN | P | 37 | 0 | 8 | 33 | 2 | 1 |
| 1933 | CHN | P | 31 | 0 | 11 | 35 | 2 | 1 |
| 1934 | CHN | P | 34 | 0 | 4 | 32 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935 | NYA | P | 29 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 1936 | NYA | P | 35 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| 1937 | NYA | P | 28 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 357 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | P3 |
| 1930 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | P2 |
| 1929 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | P1 |
| 1929 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | P3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniata College | Huntingdon | PA | 1921 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 19th | 3.0 | 80 | 0 |