Gene Connell, baseball player, 1931-1931

Gene Connell

Born: 5/10/1906 in Hazleton, PA, USA

Died: 8/31/1937 in Waverly, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-07-04 | Final Game: 1931-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Eugene Joseph Connell

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Biography

Gene Connell was a professional baseball player born in 1906, who played as a position player during a brief Major League Baseball career that spanned from July 4, 1931, to September 27, 1931. Connell's time in the majors was limited to just six games, during which he recorded three hits, resulting in a batting average of .250. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, Connell's contributions on the field were part of the competitive landscape of early 1930s baseball, an era characterized by its transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Though his career was short-lived, Connell's experience in the major leagues reflects the challenges faced by many players during that time, when the competition for roster spots was fierce and opportunities were often fleeting. The early 1930s also marked the beginning of significant changes in baseball, including the eventual integration of the game and the emergence of more dynamic offensive strategies. While Connell may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, his brief stint in Major League Baseball is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the sport during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 12 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 31.2% 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
1931 PHI NL 6 12 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 6 0 13 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1931 PHI C 6 0 13 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928