Jim Connor

Born: 5/11/1863 in Port Jervis, NY, USA

Died: 9/3/1950 in Providence, RI, USA

MLB Debut: 1892-07-11 | Final Game: 1899-09-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 179 lbs

Full name: James Matthew Connor

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Biography

Jim Connor, born in 1863, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, specifically from 1892 to 1899. Connor's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era towards a more offensively driven game. Over the course of his career, he played in 293 games, amassing 247 hits and demonstrating a knack for base running with 27 stolen bases. His offensive contributions included 3 home runs and 129 RBIs, although he finished with a batting average of .233, reflecting the challenges hitters faced during this time. Connor's playing style was indicative of the era's emphasis on speed and strategic base running, as evidenced by his stolen base total, which highlighted his ability to contribute offensively beyond just hitting. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his role as a reliable player added depth to the teams he played for, and his career remains a testament to the evolving nature of the game during a pivotal period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
293	1058	117	247	26	15	3	129	27	85	74	0.233	0.296	0.295	0.591	-2819.8

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career SLG .295 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.591 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 14.7% 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
1892	CHC	NL	9	34	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	7	0.059	—	—	—	—	0.0
1897	CHC	NL	77	285	40	83	10	5	3	38	10	24	20	0.291	.291 (avg)	.354 (avg)	.387 (+2%)	.741 (+1%)	47.6
1898	CHC	NL	138	505	51	114	9	9	0	67	11	42	34	0.226	.270 (-17%)	.333 (-13%)	.347 (-20%)	.680 (-17%)	-1665.9
1899	CHC	NL	69	234	26	48	7	1	0	24	6	18	13	0.205	.282 (-27%)	.343 (-23%)	.366 (-34%)	.710 (-28%)	-1201.4