Samuel Malthouse

Background

Malthouse was born in Whitwell, Derbyshire, the son of John G. Malthouse, a mason, and his wife Annual

Career

Malthouse himself became a mason, 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. He and 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.

Malthouse died at Whitwell aged 74.

Achievements

• Malthouse debuted for Derbyshire in the 1890 season, when the club was without first-class status, He was fourth highest scorer and achieved a five wicket innings in 1890.