Merv Connors, baseball player, 1937-1938

Merv Connors

Born: 1/23/1914 in Berkeley, CA, USA

Died: 1/8/2006 in Berkeley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-09-04 | Final Game: 1938-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: Mervin James Connors

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Biography

Merv Connors, born in 1914, was a position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1930s. He played from 1937 to October 2, 1938, during a transitional period in the sport as it began to embrace the excitement of the live-ball era. Connors appeared in 52 games over his brief career, showcasing his skills primarily as a reliable hitter. He recorded 46 hits and achieved a notable batting average of .279, reflecting his ability to connect with the ball and contribute offensively to his team. Connors demonstrated a flair for power as well, belting 8 home runs and driving in 25 runs during his time in the league. His speed on the bases was evident with 2 stolen bases, adding to his overall value as an athletic player. While his career was short-lived, Merv Connors left a lasting impression in the annals of baseball history, representing a generation of players navigating the evolving landscape of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
52 165 26 46 8 1 8 25 2 23 36 0.279 0.367 0.485 0.852 443.9

Career AVG .279 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .367 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career SLG .485 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — +22.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.852 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — +15.5% 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
1937 CHW AL 28 103 12 24 4 1 2 12 2 14 19 0.233 .276 (-16%) .342 (-5%) .398 (-12%) .740 (-9%) -145.3
1938 CHW AL 24 62 14 22 4 0 6 13 0 9 17 0.355 .272 (+30%) .341 (+28%) .392 (+81%) .734 (+56%) 589.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 16 0 129 11 3 17
3B 28 0 22 53 6 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 CHA 3B 28 0 22 53 6 8
1938 CHA 1B 16 0 129 11 3 17

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 16
Third Base 28