Snipe Conley, baseball player, 1914-1918

Snipe Conley

Born: 4/25/1892 in Cressona, PA, USA

Died: 1/5/1978 in Robert Lee, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-05-20 | Final Game: 1918-05-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 179 lbs

Full name: James Patrick Michael Conley

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Biography

Snipe Conley, born in 1892, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1914 to 1918. He made his mark in the early 20th century during a time when the game was characterized by a blend of emerging pitching techniques and the burgeoning popularity of baseball as America’s pastime. Conley’s career record stood at 7 wins and 10 losses, showcasing his determination and resilience on the mound despite the challenges of competition during the era. Conley finished his career with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.36 and accumulated 128 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to effectively challenge batters. He also recorded 2 saves, contributing to his team's efforts in crucial situations. While his overall record may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Snipe Conley remains an important figure in the history of baseball, representing the dedication and spirit of players in the pre-Deadball Era. His contributions to the game during this transformative period helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 10 65 17 8 2 2 224.7 226 84 9 84 128 3.36 0

Career ERA 3.36 vs. league average 2.89 across their career seasons — 16.3% worse 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
1914 BLF FL 4 6 35 11 4 2 1 125.0 112 35 47 86 2.52 2.93 (+14%) 1165.6
1915 BLF FL 1 4 25 6 4 0 0 86.0 97 41 32 40 4.29 2.90 (-48%) -1321.1
1918 CIN NL 2 0 5 0 0 0 1 13.7 17 8 5 2 5.27 2.83 (-86%) -744.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
65 63 4 11 3 1 0 3 0 2 27 0.175 0.200 0.254 0.454 0.0

Career AVG .175 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.

Career SLG .254 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.454 vs. league average 0.654 across their career seasons — 30.6% 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
1914 BLF FL 35 35 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 17 0.114 — — — — 0.0
1915 BLF FL 25 24 4 6 2 1 0 1 0 1 9 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1918 CIN NL 5 4 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 65 0 11 54 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 BLF P 35 0 5 28 2 2
1915 BLF P 25 0 4 22 1 0
1918 CIN P 5 0 2 4 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 65