Jocko Conlan

⭐ Hall of Fame 1974

Born: 12/6/1899 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 4/16/1989 in Scottsdale, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-07-06 | Final Game: 1935-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Bertrand Conlan

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Biography

Jocko Conlan was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during the mid-1930s. Born in 1899, he played primarily as a position player from 1934 until his retirement in 1935. Over the course of his career, Conlan appeared in 128 games, accumulating 96 hits with a batting average of .263. He contributed 31 runs batted in and showcased his speed on the bases, recording 5 stolen bases. Notably, Conlan did not hit any home runs throughout his career, which was reflective of the playing style of the era, where speed and contact hitting were often prioritized over power. Despite his relatively short playing career, Conlan's impact on the game was recognized long after he hung up his cleats. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974, honoring his contributions not only as a player but also for his subsequent work as an umpire, where he played a significant role in shaping the game. Conlan's journey through the sport reflects the evolution of baseball during a time when the game was transitioning from the more traditional styles of play to an increasingly competitive era. His legacy endures as a testament to the multifaceted nature of baseball and the diverse paths players can take within the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
128	365	55	96	18	4	0	31	5	33	13	0.263	0.328	0.334	0.662	-648.8

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .334 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.662 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1934	CHW	AL	63	225	35	56	11	3	0	16	2	19	7	0.249	.278 (-10%)	.340 (-9%)	.392 (-17%)	.733 (-13%)	-552.6
1935	CHW	AL	65	140	20	40	7	1	0	15	3	14	6	0.286	.279 (+2%)	.342 (+4%)	.399 (-12%)	.742 (-5%)	-96.2