Ed Conley

Born: 7/10/1864 in Sandwich, MA, USA

Died: 10/16/1894 in Cumberland, RI, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-07-20 | Final Game: 1884-10-09

Height: 5'8" | Weight: 142 lbs

Full name: Edward J. Conley

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Biography

Ed Conley, born in 1864, was a professional baseball pitcher who played during the early days of the sport, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more modern game. Conley’s career spanned from July 20, 1884, to October 9, 1884, during which he made a notable impact despite the brevity of his time in Major League Baseball. He ended his season with a record of 4-4 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.15, showcasing his ability to limit scoring and effectively manage opposing hitters. Throughout his short career, Conley recorded a total of 33 strikeouts, demonstrating his capability as a strikeout pitcher in an era where pitching styles and strategies were still evolving. While he did not register any saves, his contributions on the mound were significant for the teams he played for, leaving a mark in the annals of baseball history as one of the many players who contributed to the foundation of the sport during its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	4	8	8	8	1	0	71.0	63	17	4	22	33	2.15	0

Career ERA 2.15 vs. league average 3.11 across their career seasons — 30.7% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1884	PRO	NL	4	4	8	8	8	1	0	71.0	63	17	22	33	2.15	3.11 (+31%)	-1620.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	28	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 41.3% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 48.8% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 56.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 52.9% 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
1884	PRO	NL	8	28	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	0	1	9	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	PRO	P	8	0	1	9	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
College of the Holy Cross	Worcester	MA	1884