Sarge Connally

Born: 8/31/1898 in McGregor, TX, USA

Died: 1/27/1978 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-09-10 | Final Game: 1934-07-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: George Walter Connally

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Biography

Sarge Connally was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1921 to 1934. Born in 1898, he made his mark in the game during an era that was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. Connally played primarily in the Major Leagues and compiled a career record of 49 wins and 60 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.3. Over the course of his career, he struck out 345 batters and recorded 31 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations. Connally's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and a determination to succeed on the mound. Throughout his time in the league, he faced various challenges and changes in the game, including the advent of new pitching techniques and strategies. His contributions to his teams during this pivotal time in baseball history helped to lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. Connally remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball, remembered for his resilience and the competitive nature he brought to the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
49	60	303	67	33	2	31	994.3	1104	475	32	449	345	4.30	0

Career ERA 4.30 vs. league average 4.17 across their career seasons — near 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
1921	CHW	AL	0	1	5	2	0	0	0	22.3	29	16	10	6	6.45	4.02 (-60%)	-
1923	CHW	AL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	8.7	7	6	12	3	6.23	—	-
1924	CHW	AL	7	13	44	13	6	0	6	160.0	177	72	68	55	4.05	4.13 (+2%)	-
1925	CHW	AL	6	7	40	2	0	0	8	104.7	122	54	58	45	4.64	4.55 (-2%)	-
1926	CHW	AL	6	5	31	8	5	0	3	108.3	128	38	35	47	3.16	4.11 (+23%)	-
1927	CHW	AL	10	15	43	18	11	1	5	198.3	217	90	83	58	4.08	4.08 (avg)	-
1928	CHW	AL	2	5	28	5	1	0	2	74.3	89	40	29	28	4.84	4.13 (-17%)	-
1929	CHW	AL	0	0	11	0	0	0	1	11.3	13	6	8	3	4.76	4.60 (-4%)	-
1931	CLE	AL	5	5	17	9	5	0	1	85.7	87	40	50	37	4.20	4.10 (-2%)	-2614.8
1932	CLE	AL	8	6	35	7	4	1	3	112.3	119	54	42	32	4.33	4.13 (-5%)	-940.0
1933	CLE	AL	5	3	41	3	1	0	1	103.0	112	56	49	30	4.89	3.86 (-27%)	-1295.0
1934	CLE	AL	0	0	5	0	0	0	1	5.3	4	3	5	1	5.06	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
303	301	32	70	9	5	1	22	1	9	69	0.233	0.255	0.306	0.560	-380.1

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career OBP .255 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.

Career SLG .306 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.560 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 24.0% 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
1921	CHW	AL	5	8	2	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1923	CHW	AL	3	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	CHW	AL	44	50	3	11	1	0	0	0	0	1	10	0.220	.283 (-22%)	.345 (-32%)	.389 (-38%)	.734 (-35%)	-312.4
1925	CHW	AL	40	28	4	7	1	1	0	3	0	2	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	CHW	AL	31	32	3	5	0	0	0	3	1	1	7	0.156	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	CHW	AL	43	67	5	22	1	0	0	6	0	2	10	0.328	.282 (+16%)	.344 (+1%)	.392 (-13%)	.736 (-6%)	-67.6
1928	CHW	AL	28	19	2	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.105	—	—	—	—	0.0
1929	CHW	AL	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1931	CLE	AL	17	27	4	5	3	1	0	3	0	1	8	0.185	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	CLE	AL	35	40	5	7	1	1	1	5	0	1	15	0.175	—	—	—	—	0.0
1933	CLE	AL	41	26	3	6	1	1	0	2	0	1	7	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	CLE	AL	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	303	0	50	248	18	19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1921	CHA	P	5	1	5	0	1
1923	CHA	P	3	0	2	0	0
1924	CHA	P	44	10	50	3	4
1925	CHA	P	40	3	39	1	0
1926	CHA	P	31	7	32	1	3
1927	CHA	P	43	10	50	1	5
1928	CHA	P	28	3	15	2	1
1929	CHA	P	11	1	1	1	1
1931	CLE	P	17	4	17	4	0
1932	CLE	P	35	5	24	3	2
1933	CLE	P	41	5	11	2	1
1934	CLE	P	5	1	2	0	1