Jim Maloney
Born: 6/2/1940 in Fresno, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1960-07-27 | Final Game: 1971-09-21
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: James William Maloney
Biography
Jim Maloney was a prominent American pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1971. Born in 1940, Maloney was known for his powerful right arm and competitive spirit, which helped him achieve a career record of 134 wins and 84 losses. With an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.19, he established himself as a reliable starter during his time in the league. Over his career, he recorded 1,605 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to dominate hitters. Additionally, he contributed to his teams with 4 saves, adding versatility to his role on the mound.
Maloney was selected as an All-Star once during his career, a testament to his skill and recognition among peers. His playing style was characterized by a fastball that could reach impressive speeds, combined with a sharp breaking ball that kept batters guessing. Competing primarily in the 1960s, Maloney played in an era marked by fierce pitching competition and evolving offensive strategies, making his achievements particularly notable. His contributions to the game have left a lasting legacy, as he remains a respected figure in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | 84 | 302 | 262 | 74 | 30 | 4 | 1849.0 | 1518 | 655 | 138 | 810 | 1605 | 3.19 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | CIN | NL | 2 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 63.7 | 61 | 33 | 37 | 48 | 4.66 | -97.8 |
| 1961 | CIN | NL | 6 | 7 | 27 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 94.7 | 86 | 46 | 59 | 57 | 4.37 | -3479.2 |
| 1962 | CIN | NL | 9 | 7 | 22 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 115.3 | 90 | 45 | 66 | 105 | 3.51 | 443.4 |
| 1963 | CIN | NL | 23 | 7 | 33 | 33 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 250.3 | 183 | 77 | 88 | 265 | 2.77 | 7158.3 |
| 1964 | CIN | NL | 15 | 10 | 31 | 31 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 216.0 | 175 | 65 | 83 | 214 | 2.71 | 4666.8 |
| 1965 | CIN | NL | 20 | 9 | 33 | 33 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 255.3 | 189 | 72 | 110 | 244 | 2.54 | 5911.1 |
| 1966 | CIN | NL | 16 | 8 | 32 | 32 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 224.7 | 174 | 70 | 90 | 216 | 2.80 | 3008.5 |
| 1967 | CIN | NL | 15 | 11 | 30 | 29 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 196.3 | 181 | 71 | 72 | 153 | 3.25 | 3305.4 |
| 1968 | CIN | NL | 16 | 10 | 33 | 32 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 207.0 | 183 | 83 | 80 | 181 | 3.61 | 483.9 |
| 1969 | CIN | NL | 12 | 5 | 30 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 178.7 | 135 | 55 | 86 | 102 | 2.77 | -70.2 |
| 1970 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16.7 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 7 | 11.34 | -1385.0 |
| 1971 | LAA | AL | 0 | 3 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.3 | 35 | 17 | 24 | 13 | 5.04 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 321 | 628 | 51 | 126 | 21 | 4 | 7 | 53 | 2 | 33 | 139 | 0.201 | 0.241 | 0.280 | 0.521 | -2078.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | CIN | NL | 11 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | CIN | NL | 30 | 29 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.379 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | CIN | NL | 24 | 43 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.186 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | CIN | NL | 34 | 89 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 0.169 | -648.9 |
| 1964 | CIN | NL | 31 | 73 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 0.151 | -510.6 |
| 1965 | CIN | NL | 35 | 89 | 7 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 22 | 0.225 | -150.9 |
| 1966 | CIN | NL | 35 | 81 | 8 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0.222 | -276.7 |
| 1967 | CIN | NL | 33 | 69 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0.159 | -500.3 |
| 1968 | CIN | NL | 38 | 74 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0.243 | -23.9 |
| 1969 | CIN | NL | 30 | 55 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 0.200 | 32.8 |
| 1970 | CIN | NL | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | LAA | AL | 13 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | WS | CIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 27.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | WS | CIN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 27.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 302 | 262 | 100 | 232 | 15 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | CIN | P | 11 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961 | CIN | P | 27 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | CIN | P | 22 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | CIN | P | 33 | 33 | 8 | 30 | 3 | 1 |
| 1964 | CIN | P | 31 | 31 | 10 | 23 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | CIN | P | 33 | 33 | 18 | 33 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | CIN | P | 32 | 32 | 12 | 29 | 2 | 3 |
| 1967 | CIN | P | 30 | 29 | 7 | 29 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | CIN | P | 33 | 32 | 16 | 21 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | CIN | P | 30 | 27 | 13 | 25 | 1 | 2 |
| 1970 | CIN | P | 7 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | CAL | P | 13 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 302 |
| Left Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno City College | Fresno | CA | 1959 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 23th | 3.0 | 280 | 0 |
| 1965 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 21th | 7.0 | 280 | 0 |
| 1963 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 19th | 7.0 | 280 | 0 |