Bill Conroy, baseball player, 1923-1923

Bill Conroy

Born: 1/9/1899 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 1/23/1970 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-04-18 | Final Game: 1923-07-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William Frederick Conroy

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Biography

Bill Conroy, born in 1899, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1923 until 1923. Primarily a position player, Conroy made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by significant changes in the game, including the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. He played a total of 18 games, during which he recorded 8 hits, bringing his batting average to .133. Despite not being known for his power, as he did not hit any home runs during his time in the league, Conroy contributed 2 RBIs to his team. Conroy’s career, while short-lived, reflects the experiences of many players in the 1920s who faced fierce competition and the evolving dynamics of professional baseball. His time in the majors may not have been marked by overwhelming statistics, but it serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes who played during this transformative period in baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
5.0 5.0 1.0 2.0 0 0 0 1.0 0 1.0 0 0.400 0.400 0.400 0.800

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1934 5.0 5.0 1.0 2.0 0 0 0 1.0 0 1.0 0 0.400 0.400 0.400 0.800

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 60 6 8 2 2 0 2 0 4 9 0.133 0.188 0.233 0.421 -455.5

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 52.9% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 45.6% below league average.

Career SLG .233 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 40.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.421 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 42.7% 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
1923 WSN AL 18 60 6 8 2 2 0 2 0 4 9 0.133 .282 (-53%) .344 (-46%) .390 (-40%) .734 (-43%) -455.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 6 0 43 9 2 7
3B 10 0 13 12 2 0
OF 1 0 0 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 WS1 1B 6 0 43 9 2 7
1923 WS1 3B 10 0 13 12 2 0
1923 WS1 OF 1 0 0 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 6
Third Base 10
Center Field 1