Connie Mack

⭐ Hall of Fame 1937

Born: 12/22/1862 in East Brookfield, MA, USA

Died: 2/8/1956 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1886-09-11 | Final Game: 1896-08-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Cornelius Alexander Mack

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Biography

Connie Mack was a prominent baseball player whose career spanned from 1886 to 1896, during an era characterized by the evolution of the game from the deadball era to the more power-oriented style that would dominate the following decades. Over the course of 724 games, Mack amassed 659 hits, contributing to a batting average of .244. He showcased his versatility on the field, finishing his career with 5 home runs and 265 RBIs, alongside 127 stolen bases, reflecting both his speed and ability to drive in runs. Beyond his playing statistics, Mack's historical significance extends beyond the diamond. He was known for his leadership qualities and strategic mind, which would later serve him well as he transitioned into a successful managerial role, ultimately becoming one of the most influential figures in baseball history. His contributions to the sport were recognized with his induction into the Hall of Fame in 1937, solidifying his legacy as a key player from a transformative period in baseball's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
724	2698	392	659	79	28	5	265	127	170	127	0.244	0.305	0.300	0.604	-6054.1

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.604 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 13.0% 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	WS8	NL	10	36	4	13	2	1	0	5	0	0	2	0.361	—	—	—	—	0.0
1887	WS8	NL	82	314	35	63	6	1	0	20	26	8	17	0.201	.270 (-26%)	.331 (-31%)	.373 (-40%)	.705 (-36%)	-2053.0
1888	WS8	NL	85	300	49	56	5	6	3	29	31	17	18	0.187	.238 (-22%)	.290 (-14%)	.319 (-15%)	.610 (-14%)	-692.0
1889	WS8	NL	98	386	51	113	16	1	0	42	26	15	12	0.293	.263 (+11%)	.334 (avg)	.357 (-5%)	.691 (-3%)	-218.7
1890	BFP	PL	123	503	95	134	15	12	0	53	16	47	13	0.266	.260 (+2%)	.336 (+5%)	.351 (-2%)	.687 (+1%)	228.1
1891	PIT	NL	75	280	43	60	10	0	0	29	4	19	11	0.214	.254 (-16%)	.331 (-14%)	.343 (-27%)	.675 (-21%)	-978.2
1892	PIT	NL	97	346	39	84	9	4	1	31	11	21	22	0.243	.244 (-1%)	.316 (-6%)	.327 (-8%)	.644 (-7%)	-456.6
1893	PIT	NL	37	133	22	38	3	1	0	15	4	10	9	0.286	.279 (+2%)	.356 (avg)	.379 (-15%)	.735 (-7%)	-137.2
1894	PIT	NL	70	231	33	57	7	1	1	21	8	21	14	0.247	.309 (-20%)	.379 (-16%)	.435 (-31%)	.814 (-24%)	-1101.9
1895	PIT	NL	14	49	12	15	2	0	0	4	1	7	1	0.306	—	—	—	—	19.7
1896	PIT	NL	33	120	9	26	4	1	0	16	0	5	8	0.217	.290 (-25%)	.354 (-30%)	.387 (-31%)	.741 (-31%)	-664.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	61	530	29	25	26
2B	2	1	8	2	1
C	610	2701	864	281	71
OF	55	89	14	9	3
SS	1	0	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1886	WS8	C	10	88	22	5	2
1887	WS8	2B	2	1	8	2	1
1887	WS8	C	76	391	119	53	15
1887	WS8	OF	5	11	0	0	0
1888	WS8	1B	1	16	0	0	0
1888	WS8	C	79	361	152	47	8
1888	WS8	OF	4	7	1	0	0
1888	WS8	SS	1	0	2	1	0
1889	WS8	1B	22	188	7	17	10
1889	WS8	C	45	189	81	33	9
1889	WS8	OF	34	55	12	7	3
1890	BFP	1B	5	36	6	0	1
1890	BFP	C	112	449	140	48	13
1890	BFP	OF	9	15	1	2	0
1891	PIT	1B	3	26	0	0	0
1891	PIT	C	72	359	79	35	1
1892	PIT	1B	1	10	0	1	0
1892	PIT	C	92	404	143	28	11
1892	PIT	OF	3	1	0	0	0
1893	PIT	C	37	128	47	11	5
1894	PIT	C	70	277	68	19	6
1895	PIT	1B	1	7	0	0	1
1895	PIT	C	12	41	10	2	1
1896	PIT	1B	28	247	16	7	14
1896	PIT	C	5	14	3	0	0