John Connor, baseball player, 1884-1885

John Connor

Born: 1861 in Nashua, NH, USA

Died: 11/14/1905 in Nashua, NH, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-07-26 | Final Game: 1885-08-24

Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

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Biography

John Connor, born in 1861, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1884 to 1885. Playing during the early years of organized baseball, Connor made his mark in a sport that was still evolving in terms of rules and style of play. He competed in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era, where pitching and defense took precedence over power hitting. Connor’s performance on the mound reflected the challenges of the time, as he finished his career with a record of 2-8 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.81. Throughout his brief career, Connor showcased his skills with a total of 48 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to overpower batters despite the limitations of the offensive environment. While he did not secure any saves, his contributions to the game during its formative years were significant. Connor's time in the league coincided with the establishment of many foundational aspects of modern baseball, and his experiences as a pitcher during this transformative period provide insight into the early dynamics of the sport. His legacy is a reminder of the rich history of baseball and the players who helped lay the groundwork for future generations.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 8 12 12 12 0 0 104.0 127 44 1 32 48 3.81 0

Career ERA 3.81 vs. league average 3.08 across their career seasons — 23.6% 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
1884 BSN NL 1 4 7 7 7 0 0 60.0 70 21 18 29 3.15 3.11 (-1%) -480.0
1885 BFN NL 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 14 4 2 0 4.00 3.03 (-32%) 0.0
1885 LS2 AA 1 3 4 4 4 0 0 35.0 43 19 12 19 4.89 3.03 (-61%) 32.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 42 1 4 0 0 0 2 0 1 14 0.095 0.116 0.095 0.212 0.0

Career AVG .095 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 60.9% below league average.

Career OBP .116 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 58.8% below league average.

Career SLG .095 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 70.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.212 vs. league average 0.609 across their career seasons — 65.2% 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
1884 BSN NL 7 25 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 13 0.080 — — — — 0.0
1885 BFN NL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1885 LS2 AA 4 14 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 12 0 3 15 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 BSN P 7 0 2 15 3 0
1885 BFN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1885 LS2 P 4 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 12