Bert Conn, baseball player, 1898-1901

Bert Conn

Born: 9/22/1879 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 11/2/1944 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-09-16 | Final Game: 1901-05-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Albert Thomas Conn

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Biography

Bert Conn was a professional baseball player born in 1879, whose career spanned from 1898 to 1901. He primarily served as a position player and made his mark in the early days of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Over the course of his brief career, Conn appeared in 12 games, where he showcased his skills with a batting average of .267. He recorded 8 hits, contributing 2 RBIs to his team's efforts, though he did not hit any home runs or steal bases. Although Conn's time in the big leagues was limited, his presence in the game during its formative years reflects the evolving nature of baseball in the early 20th century. Players like Conn were part of a generation that laid the groundwork for the sport's future, navigating the challenges of a developing league while striving to make a name for themselves. His career may not have been long or statistically prolific, but Conn's participation in Major League Baseball during this pivotal era remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 3 5 2 1 0 0 24.3 42 21 1 18 5 7.77 0

Career ERA 7.77 vs. league average 3.63 across their career seasons — 114.1% 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
1898 PHI NL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 7.0 13 5 2 3 6.43 — 0.0
1900 PHI NL 0 2 4 1 1 0 0 17.3 29 16 16 2 8.31 3.68 (-126%) -1180.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 30 7 8 2 1 0 2 0 0 6 0.267 0.290 0.400 0.690 0.0

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — +12.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.690 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — near 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
1898 PHI NL 1 3 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1900 PHI NL 6 9 4 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1901 PHI NL 5 18 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 5 0 9 13 3 0
P 5 0 3 2 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1898 PHI P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1900 PHI P 4 0 3 1 2 0
1901 PHI 2B 5 0 9 13 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 5
Second Base 5