Amby McConnell

Born: 4/29/1883 in North Powell, VT, USA

Died: 5/20/1942 in Utica, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-04-17 | Final Game: 1911-10-08

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Ambrose Moses McConnell

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Biography

Amby McConnell was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, making his mark from 1908 to 1911. Born in 1883, McConnell played a total of 409 games, where he amassed 398 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 119 runs. With a career batting average of .264, he showcased solid offensive skills, complemented by his ability to steal bases, finishing his career with 72 stolen bases. His playing style reflected the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach that would characterize the game in subsequent decades. Throughout his career, McConnell was known for his versatility and speed on the basepaths, which made him a valuable asset to his teams. He played during a time when baseball was evolving, and players were beginning to embrace a more aggressive style of play. While his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the game's elite, his impact on the field was felt, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history. McConnell's era was marked by significant changes in the sport, and his contributions helped pave the way for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
409	1506	202	398	30	22	3	119	72	107	132	0.264	0.324	0.319	0.644	636.6

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .319 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.644 vs. league average 0.641 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
1908	BOS	AL	140	502	77	140	10	6	2	43	31	38	47	0.279	.240 (+16%)	.298 (+15%)	.306 (+9%)	.605 (+12%)	1203.5
1909	BOS	AL	121	453	61	108	7	8	0	36	26	34	37	0.238	.244 (-2%)	.306 (-2%)	.312 (-7%)	.618 (-5%)	-356.2
1910	BOS	AL	11	35	6	6	0	0	0	1	4	5	3	0.171	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	CHW	AL	33	120	13	33	2	3	0	5	4	7	13	0.275	.249 (+10%)	.317 (+1%)	.326 (+5%)	.644 (+3%)	0.0
1911	CHW	AL	104	396	45	111	11	5	1	34	7	23	32	0.280	.266 (+5%)	.336 (-2%)	.356 (-4%)	.693 (-3%)	-237.8