Ed Connolly, baseball player, 1929-1932

Ed Connolly

Born: 7/17/1908 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 11/12/1963 in Pittsfield, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-09-20 | Final Game: 1932-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Edward Joseph Connolly

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Biography

Ed Connolly was a professional baseball player born in 1908, who played primarily as a position player during his career from 1929 to 1932. Over the course of 149 games in Major League Baseball, Connolly recorded 66 hits and drove in 31 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .178. While he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, Connolly's contributions to his teams extended beyond mere statistics, as he played during a transformative period in baseball history. Connolly's career unfolded during the late 1920s and early 1930s, an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a time of increased offensive production. While he may not have been among the game's most prolific hitters, his presence on the field reflected the competitive nature of the time, where players were continually striving to make their mark. Connolly's journey through the major leagues, although brief, is a reminder of the numerous athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
149 371 13 66 11 4 0 31 0 29 50 0.178 0.239 0.229 0.469 -2255.9

Career AVG .178 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 37.3% below league average.

Career OBP .239 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 30.7% below league average.

Career SLG .229 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 43.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.469 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 37.7% 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
1929 BOS AL 5 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1930 BOS AL 27 48 1 9 2 0 0 7 0 4 3 0.188 — — — — -335.4
1931 BOS AL 42 93 3 7 1 0 0 3 0 5 18 0.075 .276 (-73%) .338 (-61%) .388 (-78%) .726 (-70%) -1131.3
1932 BOS AL 75 222 9 50 8 4 0 21 0 20 27 0.225 .275 (-18%) .335 (-14%) .391 (-24%) .726 (-19%) -789.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 147 0 366 86 16 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 BOS C 5 0 7 1 1 0
1930 BOS C 26 0 39 12 0 1
1931 BOS C 41 0 87 18 2 1
1932 BOS C 75 0 233 55 13 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 148