Bill Connors, baseball player, 1966-1968

Bill Connors

Born: 11/2/1941 in Schenectady, NY, USA

Died: 6/17/2018 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-05-03 | Final Game: 1968-08-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: William Joseph Connors

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Biography

Bill Connors, born in 1941, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during his brief career in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1968. Connors made his mark in a challenging era for players, navigating the transition from the tail end of the deadball era into a time when offensive production began to rise. Despite limited opportunities, he appeared in 26 games, showcasing the perseverance and dedication required to reach the major leagues. Throughout his tenure, Connors recorded 1 hit, leading to a batting average of 0.5. While his offensive contributions were modest, his presence on the roster during a transformative period in baseball history highlighted the competitive nature of the sport and the challenges faced by players striving to make a lasting impact. Connors' career, while not statistically prominent, serves as a reminder of the many talented individuals who contributed to the fabric of baseball during the late 1960s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 2 26 1 0 0 0 43.0 49 36 7 19 24 7.53 0

Career ERA 7.53 vs. league average 3.27 across their career seasons — 130.6% 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
1966 CHC NL 0 1 11 0 0 0 0 16.0 20 13 7 3 7.31 3.52 (-108%) -
1967 NYN NL 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 13.0 8 9 5 13 6.23 3.30 (-89%) -528.0
1968 NYN NL 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 14.0 21 14 7 8 9.00 2.98 (-202%) 8.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
26 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.500 0.750 0.500 1.250 0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +106.2% above league average.

Career OBP .750 vs. league average .305 across their career seasons — +146.0% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — +39.7% above league average.

Career OPS 1.250 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — +88.5% 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
1966 CHC NL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1967 NYN NL 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1968 NYN NL 9 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 26 1 3 5 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1966 CHN P 11 0 0 3 0 0
1967 NYN P 6 1 0 0 0 0
1968 NYN P 9 0 3 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 26

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Syracuse University Syracuse NY 1961