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Justyn-Henry Malloy
Detroit Tigers – No. 44
Outfielder/Third baseman
Born:(2000-02-19)February 19, 2000(age 24)
New York City,U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
MLB debut
June 3, 2024, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
(through September 10, 2024)
Batting average.214
Home runs8
Runs batted in20
Teams

Justyn-Henry Conrad Malloy(born February 19, 2000) is an Americanprofessional baseballoutfielderandthird basemanfor theDetroit TigersofMajor League Baseball(MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.

Early life and amateur career

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Malloy grew up inBergenfield, New Jersey,and attendedSaint Joseph Regional High School.He committed to attendVanderbilt Universityafter his freshman year, during which he batted.329 with five home runs and 31 RBIs.[1]Malloy began hiscollege baseballwith theVanderbilt Commodores.He played mostly as a reserve for the Commodores over two seasons.[2]After his sophomore season, Malloy transferred toGeorgia Tech.[3]In his only season with the Yellow Jackets, he batted.308 with 11 home runs and 43 RBIs.[4]

Professional career

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Atlanta Braves

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TheAtlanta Bravesselected Malloy in the sixth round of the2021 Major League Baseball draft.[5]After signing with the team for a bonus of $297,500,[6]he was assigned to theLow-AAugusta GreenJackets.[7]Malloy was assigned to theHigh-ARome Bravesat the beginning of the 2022 season.[8]He slashed.304/.409/.479 with 10 home runs, 16 doubles, and 44 RBIs in 71 games with Rome before being promoted to theDouble-AMississippi Bravesin July.[9]Malloy appeared in 54 games with Mississippi, hit for a.268 batting average with 11 doubles, six home runs, 31 RBI,.403 OBP, and.824 OPS, and was promoted to theGwinnett Bravesin September.[10]After the 2022 Minor League Baseball season ended, MILB.com considered Malloy an organizational All-Star.[11]He was assigned to theScottsdale Scorpionsof theArizona Fall Leaguein the 2022 offseason.[12]In the AFL, Malloy primarily played left field, a position he had started playing upon his promotion to Mississippi.[13][14]

Detroit Tigers

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On December 7, 2022, Malloy was traded to the Detroit Tigers along with LHP Jake Higginbotham in exchange forJoe Jiménez.[15][16]Malloy was assigned to the Triple-AToledo Mud Hensto begin the 2023 season.[17]He was selected to play in theAll-Star Futures Gameat midseason.[18]In 136 games, Malloy batted.277/.417/.474 with 23 home runs and 83 RBI.

On June 3, 2024, Malloy was selected off the40-man rosterand promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[19]Malloy's first major league hit was a 413-foot home run on June 5 against theTexas Rangers.It was the Tigers only hit off Rangers starterJosé Ureña,and broke up a perfect game in the sixth inning.[20]His third home run on June 30 was an inside-the-park homer offTyler Andersonof theLos Angeles Angels.It was the Tigers first inside-the-park home run sinceVictor Reyesin 2021, and the first at Angels Stadium since 2019 (Tommy La Stella).[21]On July 21, Malloy recorded his first career grand slam offKevin Gausmanof theToronto Blue Jays.[22]On August 19, Malloy was designated for assignment with the Mud Hens after batting.217 with 8 home runs and 20 RBI in 180 at-bats.[23]

References

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  1. ^Perez, Braulio (June 6, 2016)."How playing with Team USA has St. Joseph (Mont.) star Justyn-Henry Malloy playing elite ball".NJ.com.RetrievedJuly 12,2022.
  2. ^Weinstein, Robbie (May 2, 2020)."Vanderbilt 1B/DH Justyn-Henry Malloy enters NCAA transfer portal".247Sports.com.RetrievedJuly 12,2022.
  3. ^Sugiura, Ken (June 3, 2021)."At NCAA regional, 'full-circle' return for Georgia Tech's Malloy".The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.RetrievedJuly 12,2022.
  4. ^"Georgia Tech's 3 draftees overcame disappointment, failing, injury".The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.July 15, 2021.RetrievedJuly 12,2022.
  5. ^Minnick, Kevin (July 13, 2021)."Bet pays huge dividends as Atlanta Braves select Malloy in 6th round of 2021 MLB Draft".NJ.com.RetrievedJuly 12,2022.
  6. ^Bowman, Mark (July 20, 2021)."Braves sign Smith-Shawver, Collins, Malloy".MLB.com.RetrievedOctober 22,2022.
  7. ^Brackett, Charmain (September 12, 2021)."GreenJackets Beat Fireflies 6–4".Augusta Press.RetrievedOctober 22,2022.
  8. ^"Malloy provides steady presence for Braves".Rome News-Tribune.July 9, 2022.RetrievedJuly 12,2022.
  9. ^"Several Rome players promoted to Mississippi".Rome News-Tribune.July 12, 2022.RetrievedOctober 22,2022.
  10. ^Harris, Christopher."Justyn-Henry Malloy Promoted to Triple-A Gwinnett".RetrievedOctober 22,2022.
  11. ^Gilberto, Gerard (October 14, 2022)."Malloy, Shuster make strides toward Atlanta".MILB.com.RetrievedOctober 22,2022.
  12. ^"Justyn-Henry Malloy Is Another Braves Development Success".Baseball America.October 21, 2022.RetrievedOctober 26,2022.
  13. ^Mayo, Jonathan (October 21, 2022)."Malloy's ascent with Braves continues in AFL".MLB.com.RetrievedOctober 22,2022.
  14. ^Bowman, Mark (October 21, 2022)."6 Braves prospect storylines to watch".MLB.com.RetrievedOctober 22,2022.
  15. ^Petzold, Evan (December 8, 2022)."Detroit Tigers trade Joe Jimenez to Atlanta Braves for minor leaguers".Detroit Free Press.RetrievedAugust 22,2024.
  16. ^Bowman, Mark (December 7, 2022)."Braves bolster bullpen, acquire Jiménez from Tigers".MLB.com.RetrievedDecember 11,2022.
  17. ^Woodberry, Evan (March 31, 2023)."Toledo Mud Hens set 2023 roster: How many will be in Detroit sooner than later?".MLive.com.RetrievedApril 3,2023.
  18. ^"Detroit Tigers' Colt Keith, Justyn-Henry Malloy to Futures Game".Detroit Free Press.June 26, 2023.RetrievedJune 27,2023.
  19. ^Petzold, Evan (June 2, 2024)."Detroit Tigers promote Justyn-Henry Malloy from Triple-A Toledo for MLB debut".Detroit Free Press.RetrievedJune 10,2024.
  20. ^Beck, Jason (June 6, 2024)."With thrilled parents in the stands, Malloy bashes HR for 1st MLB hit".mlb.com.RetrievedJuly 2,2024.
  21. ^Soto, Andres (June 30, 2024)."Malloy ends inside-the-parker by tackling home plate".mlb.com.RetrievedJuly 2,2024.
  22. ^Kreuz, Julia (July 21, 2024)."Malloy continues to heat up, gain confidence with first career slam".mlb.com.RetrievedJuly 21,2024.
  23. ^"Iowa outlasts Mud Hens in series opener".The Blade.August 20, 2024.RetrievedAugust 21,2024.
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