Matt Maloney
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2009-2012)
Matt Maloney was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2012 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 4 seasons. Across 31 career appearances, he went 5-9 with a 5.74 ERA and 59 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2009-06-06
- Last Game
- 2012-05-05
Full name: Matthew Michael Maloney
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.2 | 43 | 22 | 8 | 28 | 4.87 | 4.32 (-13%) | -1104.9 |
| 2010 | CIN | NL | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.2 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 3.05 | 4.08 (+25%) | 67.3 |
| 2011 | CIN | NL | 0 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.2 | 36 | 19 | 4 | 13 | 9.16 | 3.94 (-132%) | -1572.0 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 17 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 8.18 | 4.01 (-104%) | -297.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 5 | 9 | 31 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91.0 | 116 | 58 | 18 | 59 | 5.74 | — | -2,907 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .211 | .250 | .211 | .461 | 0 |
Career AVG .211 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.
Career SLG .211 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 48.2% below league average.
Career OPS .461 vs. league average .731 across their career seasons — 37.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 8 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | CIN | NL | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | CIN | NL | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 32 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (63 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
| Away | 17 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .222 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 41.2 | 55 | 28 | 10 | 34 | 6.05 |
| Away | 17 | 49.1 | 61 | 30 | 8 | 25 | 5.47 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-05-05 | MIN | SEA | — | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-05-02 | MIN | LAA | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-04-27 | MIN | KCR | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-04-24 | MIN | BOS | — | 1.2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012-04-20 | MIN | TBR | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-04-17 | MIN | NYY | — | 3.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-04-15 | MIN | TEX | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-04-13 | MIN | TEX | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-04-08 | MIN | BAL | — | 1.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-09-18 | CIN | MIL | L | 1.2 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 31 |
Salary History
Matt Maloney's recorded salaries total $897,500 over 2 seasons, 2011 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Maloney's career ran from 2009 to 2012. No salary is recorded for 2009 and 2010.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | MIN | AL | $482,500 |
| 2011 | CIN | NL | $415,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $897,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | Oxford | MS | 2004, 2005 |
Matt Maloney: the record in brief
June 6, 2009 and May 5, 2012 bracket Matt Maloney's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Cincinnati Reds (2009 through 2011) and the Minnesota Twins (2012). Born on January 16, 1984, in Sandusky, OH, USA, Maloney is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit left-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 4 inches and 210 pounds. The given name on file is Matthew Michael Maloney.
Maloney's career pitching line is 5 wins, 9 losses and a 5.74 ERA over 31 appearances. Also on Maloney's record: 59 strikeouts. Against a 4.09 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.74 mark was 40.3% worse. In 2009, one of the busiest seasons, Maloney posted a 4.87 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.32.
Maloney appears at one position only: pitcher, in 31 games. The fielding table credits Maloney with 2 putouts, 15 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matt Maloney
- What years did Matt Maloney play?
- Matt Maloney played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2012.
- Was Matt Maloney a pitcher?
- Yes. Matt Maloney pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 59 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Matt Maloney hit?
- Matt Maloney hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Matt Maloney play for?
- Matt Maloney played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (2009–2011) and the Minnesota Twins (2012).
- What were Matt Maloney's career stats?
- In 31 games, Matt Maloney went 5-9 with a 5.74 ERA, 59 strikeouts, and 91.0 innings pitched.
- How much did Matt Maloney earn in his career?
- Matt Maloney's recorded salaries total $897,500 over 2 seasons, 2011 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Maloney's career ran from 2009 to 2012. No salary is recorded for 2009 and 2010.
- What was Matt Maloney's salary?
- Matt Maloney's last recorded salary was $482,500, in 2012. His highest recorded salary was $482,500, in 2012, and his lowest was $415,000, in 2011. The Salary History table lists each season from 2011 to 2012.
- What position did Matt Maloney play?
- Matt Maloney played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Matt Maloney and how much did he weigh?
- Matt Maloney was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 210 pounds.
- What was Matt Maloney's career ERA?
- Matt Maloney finished with a 5.74 career ERA, going 5-9 with 59 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Matt Maloney have?
- Matt Maloney recorded 59 career strikeouts.
- Is Matt Maloney in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Matt Maloney has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.