2026 SEASON (LMU)
Sophomore campaign.
2025 SEASON (LMU)
Appeared in 31 games with 21 starts, posting a .189 batting average with 14 hits, 4 doubles, 1 home run, 7 RBIs, and 7 runs scored in 74 at-bats. Recorded a .284 slugging percentage and .277 on-base percentage with 8 walks and 4 stolen bases. In the field, tallied 35 putouts and 1 assist with a .900 fielding percentage. Also made five pitching appearances out of the bullpen, striking out one batter in 1.0 inning of work. Had a season-high 3 hits against Pacific on April 6, including 2 doubles, and scored 2 runs in that game. Hit his lone home run of the season against Seattle University on February 15, driving in a career-high 4 RBIs. Stole 2 bases against Tulane on February 22. Made a career-high 5 putouts against Saint Louis on March 2. On the mound, recorded a career-best strikeout against UC Irvine on April 15 in 0.2 innings of scoreless relief.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from South Hills High School in Glendora, California. Played center field and pitcher for three years. As a junior, posted a .356 batting average with a .457 on-base percentage, .506 slugging percentage, and .964 OPS with 26 hits and 29 RBIs in 28 games. As a senior, posted a .388 batting average with a .490 on-base percentage, .682 slugging percentage, and 1.172 OPS with 33 hits, 18 RBIs, and 4 home runs in 29 games. As a junior, named First Team All-CIF, First Team All-Hacienda League, SGV All-Star Game MVP, and earned the Silver Slugger Award. As a senior, named LA Times All-Star, earned the Steve Arkle Award for Athlete of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, First Team All-Hacienda League, and Scholar-Athlete Award Honorable Mention. Played club baseball with So Cal Strike in 2015, MVP Hustle from 2017-2021, USA Prime National from 2021-2022, JG National from 2021-2022, and Alpha Prime from 2023-2024.
PERSONAL
Grew up in Glendora, California. Parents are Stephanie and Ronnie Malone. Has two siblings, Micah and Mia.
WHY LMU?
"Chose LMU for the coaching staff and campus environment."
