Chuck Malone

Baseball (1984-1986)

Chuck Malone was described by many of his coaches as a "flame thrower."

He pitched for the Raiders from 1984-86 and is among a handful of athletes to have played both baseball and basketball at Three Rivers. He is the only baseball player to have his number retired at Three Rivers and was also the first Three Rivers player to reach the major leagues.

Coming to Three Rivers from Marked Tree, Ark., he set a school record with 159 strikeouts in his career. At the time of his induction into the Hall of Fame, he ranked second in career strikeouts, fifth in career ERA with a 2.30, and ninth in single-season ERA with a 2.00.

Immediately following his time at Three Rivers, Chuck was drafted in the fifth round by the Philadelphia Phillies. He played professionally for six years and had a highlight season in 1988 when he had a 13-11 record. That year he split time between AA and AAA, striking out 155 batters in 154.2 innings pitched. On September 6, 1990, he made his major league debut with the Philadelphia Phillies.