Bill Connelly, baseball player, 1945-1953

Bill Connelly

Born: 6/29/1925 in Alberta, VA, USA

Died: 11/27/1980 in Richmond, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-08-22 | Final Game: 1953-06-16

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Wirt Connelly

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Biography

Bill Connelly was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1925, whose career spanned from 1945 to 1953. He made his Major League debut shortly after World War II, a time when many players were returning to the game after military service, contributing to a dynamic and competitive environment in baseball. Connelly played for several teams during his career, showcasing his skills on the mound in an era marked by a transition in the game as it began to embrace a new generation of talent. Throughout his career, Connelly achieved a win-loss record of 6-2, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.92, and he recorded 34 strikeouts. Although he did not earn any saves, his contributions as a pitcher were significant during his time in the league. Connelly's playing style reflected the evolving strategies of the post-war era, as teams began to prioritize different approaches to pitching and defense. His presence in Major League Baseball remains a testament to the era's unique challenges and the resilience of players who participated during this transformative period in the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 2 25 7 0 0 0 66.3 71 51 10 53 34 6.92 0

Career ERA 6.92 vs. league average 3.95 across their career seasons — 75.0% 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
1945 PHA AL 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 8.0 7 4 8 0 4.50 — 0.0
1950 CHW AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.3 5 3 1 0 11.57 — -
1950 DET AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4.0 4 3 2 1 6.75 — 0.0
1952 NY1 NL 5 0 11 4 0 0 0 31.7 22 16 25 22 4.55 3.70 (-23%) -1043.4
1953 NY1 NL 0 1 8 2 0 0 0 20.3 33 25 17 11 11.07 4.14 (-167%) -1244.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 19 2 4 2 2 0 3 0 2 10 0.211 0.318 0.526 0.844 0.0

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .526 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — +38.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.844 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — +18.3% above 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
1945 PHA AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1950 CHW AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1950 DET AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1952 NY1 NL 11 11 2 4 2 2 0 3 0 1 5 0.364 — — — — 0.0
1953 NY1 NL 8 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 25 0 4 10 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1945 PHA P 2 0 1 0 1 0
1950 CHA P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1950 DET P 2 0 0 1 0 1
1952 NY1 P 11 0 3 7 0 0
1953 NY1 P 8 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 25