Connie Creeden, baseball player, 1943-1943

Connie Creeden

Born: 7/21/1915 in Danvers, MA, USA

Died: 11/30/1969 in Santa Ana, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-04-28 | Final Game: 1943-05-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Cornelius Stephen Creeden

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Biography

Connie Creeden was a professional baseball player born in 1915, whose career spanned a brief yet notable period during the 1943 season. He played in the Major Leagues from April 28 to May 5, 1943, participating in a total of five games as a position player. Despite the limited scope of his career, Creeden made his mark by achieving one hit, resulting in a batting average of .25. He also recorded one run batted in (RBI) during his time in the league, showcasing his ability to contribute in clutch situations. Creeden's career unfolded during a unique era in baseball, marked by the effects of World War II, which saw many star players serving in the military. This resulted in opportunities for lesser-known players to step into the spotlight. Although his time in the Major Leagues was short-lived and did not include any home runs or stolen bases, Connie Creeden remains a part of baseball history, representing the spirit of perseverance and the often-overlooked players who comprised the fabric of the game during challenging times.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.250 0.400 0.250 0.650 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +23.1% above league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — near 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
1943 BSN NL 5 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

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