Joe Conzelman, baseball player, 1913-1915

Joe Conzelman

Born: 7/14/1889 in Bristol, CT, USA

Died: 4/17/1979 in Mountain Brook, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-05-01 | Final Game: 1915-08-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Joseph Harrison Conzelman

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Biography

Joe Conzelman was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1889, who played in the early 20th century when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. His career spanned from 1913 until May 1, 1915, during which he showcased his talents in the Major Leagues. Conzelman finished his career with a record of 6-8 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.92, reflecting his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters in a time when offense was beginning to rise. Throughout his time on the mound, Conzelman recorded 70 strikeouts and secured 2 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness as both a starter and a relief pitcher. While his tenure in the Major Leagues was relatively brief, his performance has been recognized as a testament to the skill and determination required to succeed in a rapidly evolving game. Joe Conzelman's contributions to baseball during his playing days remain a noteworthy part of the sport's rich history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 8 54 12 5 1 2 163.3 142 53 2 65 70 2.92 0

Career ERA 2.92 vs. league average 2.95 across their career seasons — near 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
1913 PIT NL 0 1 3 2 1 0 0 15.0 13 2 5 9 1.20 3.07 (+61%) 179.0
1914 PIT NL 5 6 33 9 4 1 2 101.0 88 33 40 39 2.94 2.93 (avg) -765.8
1915 PIT NL 1 1 18 1 0 0 0 47.3 41 18 20 22 3.42 2.90 (-18%) -58.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
54 42 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 14 0.095 0.095 0.095 0.190 0.0

Career AVG .095 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 62.6% below league average.

Career OBP .095 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 70.4% below league average.

Career SLG .095 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 71.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.190 vs. league average 0.660 across their career seasons — 71.1% 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
1913 PIT NL 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1914 PIT NL 33 27 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1915 PIT NL 18 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.091 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 54 0 4 53 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 PIT P 3 0 0 4 0 0
1914 PIT P 33 0 4 33 0 1
1915 PIT P 18 0 0 16 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 54

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Brown University Providence RI 1910, 1911, 1912