Samuel Malthouse
- Right-arm medium
- Right-arm off spin
Competition | First-class |
---|---|
Matches | 9 |
Runs scored | 118 |
Batting average | 11.80 |
100s/50s | 0/0 |
Top score | 38 |
Balls bowled | 195 |
Wickets | 0 |
Bowling average | – |
5 wickets in innings | – |
10 wickets in match | – |
Best bowling | – |
Catches/stumpings | 3/– |
Samuel Malthouse (13 October 1857 – 7 February 1931) was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire between 1890 and 1895.
Malthouse was born in Whitwell, Derbyshire, the son of John G. Malthouse, a mason, and his wife Ann. Malthouse himself became a mason,[1] He was a notable performer for Whitwell Cricket Club in the 1880s with James Stubbings and 'G G' Walker and all three also played for Welbeck as well as the county.[2]
Malthouse debuted for Derbyshire in the 1890 season, when the club was without first-class status and he was fourth highest scorer and achieved a five wicket innings in 1890. He played regularly for the next three years. He played eight first-class matches during the 1894 season, starting with a match against Lancashire. After Derbyshire joined the County Championship in the 1895 season, he played one match - a draw against Warwickshire. Malthouse was a left-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-pace and occasional off-spin bowler. He was a lower-order batsman and a consistent and economical bowler.[3]
Malthouse died in Whitwell aged 74.[3]
His son, William Malthouse, played for Derbyshire between 1919 and 1920.[4]