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Jim Maloney, a right-handed pitcher known for his blazing fastball, spent the majority of his Major League Baseball career with the Cincinnati Reds. Born on June 2, 1940, in Fresno, California, Maloney quickly rose through the ranks of baseball, showcasing his talent and earning a spot in the Reds' starting rotation.
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Jim Maloney ranks among all historic players for several skill categories. For example, a percentile of "85% Power" would indicate a player among the top 15% of players in raw batting power, and a percentile of "Speed 3%" would indicate a player that is among the slowest players in the history of the game. These percentiles are entirely based on career statistical accomplishments for players with over 500 games played or 500 innings pitched, so may not accurately reflect an intangible ability.
Pitching Skills
Stamina
78%
Clutch
97%
H/9
96%
HR/9
59%
K/9
89%
BB/9
18%
Velocity
89%
Control
71%
Break
80%
Fielding
53%
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
15%
Power
47%
Bunting
46%
Drag
33%
Vision
15%
Discipline
22%
Clutch
14%
Durability
50%
Speed
21%
Arm Str
50%
Arm Acc
50%
Reaction
79%
Fielding
53%
Stealing
18%
Baserunning
20%
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