Jim Conway

Born: 10/8/1858 in Upper Darby, PA, USA

Died: 12/21/1912 in Clifton Heights, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-05 | Final Game: 1889-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: James P. Conway

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Biography

Jim Conway was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1858, who played in the major leagues from 1884 until 1889. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, shortly before the establishment of more standardized rules and the emergence of the modern game. Conway's tenure in the league was marked by a pitching record of 22 wins and 29 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.64. Over the course of his career, he tallied 140 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters in an era that was still developing in terms of pitching technique and strategy. Although Conway did not record any saves during his time in the majors, his contributions on the mound were significant in the context of his era, which was characterized by a mix of emerging talent and established players. He played for several teams across his career, showcasing his versatility and adaptability in a time when the game was continually evolving. Despite the challenges of the late 19th century, including fluctuating team rosters and the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game, Conway's performance remains a notable part of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
22	29	56	52	44	0	0	452.7	485	183	16	107	140	3.64	0

Career ERA 3.64 vs. league average 3.34 across their career seasons — 8.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1884	BR3	AA	3	9	13	13	10	105.3	132	52	15	25	4.44	3.11 (-43%)	-1881.9
1885	PH4	AA	0	1	2	2	1	12.3	19	10	2	0	7.30	3.03 (-141%)	-103.7
1889	KC2	AA	19	19	41	37	33	335.0	334	121	90	115	3.25	3.93 (+17%)	1957.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
57	202	17	37	2	2	0	12	1	3	26	0.183	0.207	0.213	0.420	-805.4

Career AVG .183 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Career OBP .207 vs. league average .299 across their career seasons — 30.8% below league average.

Career SLG .213 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 36.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.420 vs. league average 0.635 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1884	BR3	AA	14	47	1	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.128	—	—	—	—	0.0
1885	PH4	AA	2	6	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1889	KC2	AA	41	149	14	31	2	2	12	1	2	26	0.208	.263 (-21%)	.334 (-32%)	.357 (-31%)	.691 (-31%)	-805.4