Joe Connor

Born: 12/8/1874 in Waterbury, CT, USA

Died: 11/8/1957 in Waterbury, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-09-09 | Final Game: 1905-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Joseph Francis Connor

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Biography

Joe Connor, born in 1874, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1895 to 1905. Primarily a position player, Connor played in 92 games and made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving rapidly in the late 19th century. He recorded 54 hits over his career, including one home run, while driving in 22 runs. His batting average stood at .199, reflecting the offensive challenges many players faced during that era. Connor was known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 8 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the standout players of his time, he contributed to his teams in various capacities and was part of a generation that laid the groundwork for future talents in the game. His career, which concluded on October 7, 1905, remains a testament to the early days of professional baseball, a time when the sport was gaining popularity and starting to establish its rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
92	271	29	54	7	2	1	22	8	18	20	0.199	0.257	0.251	0.508	-913.3

Career AVG .199 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.

Career SLG .251 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 29.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.508 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 26.2% 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
1895	STL	NL	2	7	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1900	BSN	NL	7	19	2	4	0	0	0	4	1	2	2	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0
1901	MLA	AL	38	102	10	28	3	1	1	9	4	6	5	0.275	.271 (+1%)	.326 (-2%)	.359 (-2%)	.686 (-2%)	-29.6
1901	CLE	AL	37	121	13	17	3	1	0	6	2	7	6	0.140	.271 (-48%)	.326 (-39%)	.359 (-49%)	.686 (-44%)	-29.6
1905	NYY	AL	8	22	4	5	1	0	0	2	1	3	5	0.227	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	1	9	2	0	0
2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
3B	3	0	2	5	0	0
C	75	6	262	95	18	5
OF	5	0	10	2	2	0
SS	1	0	1	3	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1895	SLN	3B	2	0	2	5	0	0
1900	BSN	C	7	0	23	11	1	2
1901	MLA	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1901	MLA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1901	MLA	C	30	0	94	37	7	2
1901	MLA	OF	1	0	3	0	1	0
1901	CLE	C	32	0	111	36	9	0
1901	CLE	OF	4	0	7	2	1	0
1901	CLE	SS	1	0	1	3	0	1
1905	NYA	1B	2	1	9	2	0	0
1905	NYA	C	6	6	34	11	1	1