Jocko Conlon, baseball player, 1923-1923

Jocko Conlon

Born: 12/10/1897 in Woburn, MA, USA

Died: 8/5/1987 in Falmouth, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-04-17 | Final Game: 1923-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 145 lbs

Full name: Arthur Joseph Conlon

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Biography

Jocko Conlon, born in 1897, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1923 to 1923. A position player, Conlon made a brief but noteworthy impact in Major League Baseball, appearing in 59 games. Over the course of his career, he recorded 32 hits and drove in 17 runs, finishing with a batting average of .218. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Conlon contributed to his teams with solid defensive play and situational hitting during a time when the game was characterized by evolving offensive strategies and the early stages of the live-ball era. While his playing career was short-lived, Jocko Conlon's presence in the league provided a glimpse into the early 1920s baseball landscape, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented approach. Though he may not be remembered as one of the game's greats, Conlon's dedication and participation in Major League Baseball during this transformative time reflect the spirit of many players who contributed to the sport's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
59 147 23 32 3 0 0 17 0 11 11 0.218 0.299 0.238 0.537 -660.3

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career SLG .238 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 39.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.537 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 26.9% 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
1923 BSN NL 59 147 23 32 3 0 0 17 0 11 11 0.218 .282 (-23%) .344 (-13%) .390 (-39%) .734 (-27%) -660.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 36 0 77 114 9 16
3B 4 0 3 9 2 0
SS 6 0 16 13 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 BSN 2B 36 0 77 114 9 16
1923 BSN 3B 4 0 3 9 2 0
1923 BSN SS 6 0 16 13 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 36
Third Base 4
Shortstop 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Harvard University Cambridge MA 1920, 1921, 1922