Bill Conroy

Born: 2/26/1915 in Bloomington, IL, USA

Died: 11/13/1997 in Citrus Heights, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-09-21 | Final Game: 1944-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William Gordon Conroy

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Biography

Bill Conroy, born in 1915, was a professional baseball player who graced the diamond during a challenging era marked by the Second World War. His career spanned from 1935 to 1944, during which he played primarily as a position player. Over his time in Major League Baseball, Conroy appeared in 169 games, accumulating 90 hits and achieving a batting average of .199. He contributed to his teams with 5 home runs and 33 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs despite an overall modest batting average. Additionally, Conroy displayed speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases throughout his career. Competing in a period when professional baseball faced significant disruptions due to the war, Conroy's contributions to the game were part of a larger narrative of athletes who served their country while also striving to maintain the spirit of America’s pastime. His role, while not highlighted by overwhelming statistics, reflected the perseverance and dedication of many players of his era who continued to work hard despite the challenges they encountered. Conroy’s legacy, while perhaps overshadowed by more prominent figures, is a reminder of the diverse tapestry of players who contributed to the rich history of baseball during one of its more tumultuous times.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
169	452	45	90	13	3	5	33	3	77	85	0.199	0.322	0.274	0.596	-760.2

Career AVG .199 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .274 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.596 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 16.1% 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
1935	PHA	AL	1	4	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	PHA	AL	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	PHA	AL	26	60	4	12	1	1	0	3	1	7	9	0.200	.276 (-28%)	.342 (-17%)	.398 (-37%)	.740 (-28%)	-281.7
1942	BOS	AL	83	250	22	50	4	2	4	20	2	40	47	0.200	.253 (-21%)	.323 (-3%)	.349 (-20%)	.672 (-12%)	-390.8
1943	BOS	AL	39	89	13	16	5	0	1	6	0	18	19	0.180	.255 (-30%)	.324 (+4%)	.346 (-22%)	.671 (-10%)	-64.4
1944	BOS	AL	19	47	6	10	2	0	0	4	0	11	9	0.213	—	—	—	—	-23.4