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Chris Maloney, born on September 6, 1961, is a baseball manager. He currently manages the Mississippi Braves, a team in Minor League Baseball. Before becoming a manager, he played baseball as a first baseman and outfielder in the minor leagues. He also worked as a coach for the St. Louis Cardinals.
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About Chris Maloney
His Early Life
Chris Maloney was born in Jackson, Mississippi, on September 6, 1961. He went to St. Joseph High School in Jackson. Later, he studied at Mississippi State University. During his college baseball days, he had a few nicknames. People called him "The Hammer" because he hit the ball so well. He was also called "Wally Pipp." This was because he was the starting first baseman for his team in 1983. But he got sick, and another player, Will Clark, took his place. Will Clark later became a famous baseball player.
Playing Baseball
Maloney started his professional baseball career in 1983. He signed with the New York Mets. He played minor league baseball for four seasons. He played for both the Mets and the Cardinals teams. His best year was 1984 with the Columbia Mets. He hit the ball well, with a batting average of .324. He also hit three home runs and had 24 runs batted in. Chris was a switch-hitter, meaning he could bat from both sides. He threw the ball with his right hand.
Coaching and Managing
Starting as a Manager
Chris Maloney became a minor league manager in 1991. He started with the Johnson City Cardinals. He managed teams for 18 seasons in total. During this time, his teams won 1,191 games. They also won two league championships. One of these was the 2009 PCL playoff title. Most of his managing career was with the Cardinals' organization. However, he did spend three seasons with the New Orleans Zephyrs.
Coaching in the Major Leagues
In November 2011, Maloney was announced as the first base coach for the St. Louis Cardinals. This was for their 2012 season. Later, in March 2016, he became the Third Base Coach. This happened when the previous coach, Jose Oquendo, took a break for health reasons. In June 2017, he was given a different role within the Cardinals organization.
Managing the Mississippi Braves
In December 2017, Chris Maloney joined the Atlanta Braves organization. He became the manager of the Double-A Mississippi Braves. This team plays in the Southern League. He continues to manage the Mississippi Braves.
See also
- List of St. Louis Cardinals coaches
