Dick Conway, baseball player, 1886-1888

Dick Conway

Born: 4/25/1866 in Lowell, MA, USA

Died: 9/9/1926 in Lowell, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1886-07-22 | Final Game: 1888-10-08

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Richard Butler Conway

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Biography

Dick Conway was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a pivotal time in the evolution of the game. Born in 1866, he made his Major League debut on July 22, 1886, and continued to showcase his talents until his final appearance on October 8, 1888. During his brief career, Conway compiled a record of 15 wins and 24 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.78. His tenure in Major League Baseball coincided with the transition from the so-called "deadball era" into a more offensively oriented game, which would soon redefine baseball strategies. Conway's career total of 121 strikeouts showcased his ability to miss bats, a valuable skill for pitchers of his era, though he did not record any saves during his time on the mound. While not achieving the legendary status of some of his contemporaries, Conway contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, participating in a period when the sport was rapidly evolving in both rules and popularity. His experiences reflect the challenges and dynamics of a burgeoning league that was still finding its identity amidst increasing public interest and the professionalization of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
15 24 41 41 39 0 0 352.0 404 187 18 137 121 4.78 0

Career ERA 4.78 vs. league average 3.49 across their career seasons — 37.1% 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
1886 BL2 AA 2 7 9 9 8 0 0 76.7 106 58 43 64 6.81 3.37 (-102%) -1715.4
1887 BSN NL 9 15 26 26 25 0 0 222.3 249 115 86 45 4.66 4.17 (-12%) -3155.0
1888 BSN NL 4 2 6 6 6 0 0 53.0 49 14 8 12 2.38 2.95 (+19%) -476.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
58 204 27 47 6 1 0 14 6 20 22 0.230 0.302 0.270 0.572 -257.6

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .270 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.572 vs. league average 0.650 across their career seasons — 12.1% 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
1886 BL2 AA 9 34 5 7 2 0 0 3 1 3 0 0.206 — — — — 0.0
1887 BSN NL 42 145 20 36 4 1 0 10 5 16 16 0.248 .270 (-8%) .331 (-1%) .373 (-23%) .705 (-13%) -257.6
1888 BSN NL 7 25 2 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 0.160 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 18 0 22 4 8 0
P 41 0 8 79 7 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1886 BL2 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1886 BL2 P 9 0 1 21 2 0
1887 BSN OF 16 0 21 4 8 0
1887 BSN P 26 0 4 49 5 0
1888 BSN OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1888 BSN P 6 0 3 9 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 41
Left Field 3
Center Field 1
Right Field 15