Bobby Malkmus, a former Major League Baseball infielder, has died at the age of 93. He was a Newark native who made his mark as a 5'9" second baseman with the 1957 Milwaukee Braves, who secured a World Series championship that year. Over his six-season career in MLB, he played primarily for the Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, highlighting his versatility in the field. Following his playing days, Malkmus contributed to the sport as a minor league manager and a scouting professional, particularly with the Cleveland organization, serving well into the 2010s.
Malkmus was a Newark native. A 5'9″ second baseman, he reached the majors with the 1957 Milwaukee Braves team that won the World Series.
He received one NL MVP vote, finishing 22nd on the ballot. Malkmus finished his playing days as a .215/.265/.301 hitter in parts of six MLB seasons.
After his playing career, Malkmus worked as a minor league manager and scout. He began scouting for Cleveland in 1980 and continued into the 2010s.
MLBTR sends our condolences to Malkmus' family, friends, loved ones and former colleagues.
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