George McConnell

Born: 9/16/1877 in Shelbyville, TN, USA

Died: 5/10/1964 in Chattanooga, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-04-13 | Final Game: 1916-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: George Neely McConnell

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Biography

George McConnell was a professional baseball pitcher who made a significant mark in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1916. Born in 1877, he played during an era that was characterized by a focus on pitching and defense, known as the deadball era. McConnell's career spanned over seven seasons, during which he compiled a record of 41 wins and 51 losses. His impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.6 underscored his effectiveness on the mound, showcasing his ability to limit scoring and control the game. Throughout his career, McConnell struck out a total of 403 batters and recorded 4 saves, reflecting his role as a reliable pitcher in the bullpen as well as in starting rotations. His contributions were not just limited to his statistics; he was known for his competitive spirit and tactical approach to pitching, which earned him respect among peers and fans alike. McConnell's legacy is remembered as part of the evolution of pitching in the early 20th century, illustrating the transition from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game that would develop in subsequent decades.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
41	51	133	98	58	5	4	842.0	739	243	21	242	403	2.60	0

Career ERA 2.60 vs. league average 2.93 across their career seasons — 11.2% better than 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
1909	NYY	AL	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	4.0	3	1	3	4	2.25	—	-
1912	NYY	AL	8	12	23	20	19	0	0	176.7	172	54	52	91	2.75	3.36 (+18%)	-
1913	NYY	AL	4	15	35	20	8	0	3	180.0	162	64	60	72	3.20	3.07 (-4%)	-
1914	CHC	NL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	7.0	3	1	3	3	1.29	—	-
1915	CHF	FL	25	10	44	35	23	4	1	303.0	262	74	89	151	2.20	2.90 (+24%)	1399.4
1916	CHC	NL	4	12	28	21	8	1	0	171.3	137	49	35	82	2.57	2.78 (+7%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
176	385	35	88	12	5	1	33	3	7	49	0.229	0.248	0.294	0.542	-1034.4

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career OBP .248 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Career SLG .294 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.542 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 17.5% 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
1909	NYY	AL	13	43	4	9	0	1	0	5	1	1	9	0.209	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	NYY	AL	42	91	11	27	4	2	0	8	0	4	8	0.297	.268 (+10%)	.335 (-1%)	.358 (+7%)	.694 (+3%)	27.4
1913	NYY	AL	39	67	4	12	2	0	0	2	0	0	11	0.179	.259 (-31%)	.325 (-45%)	.345 (-40%)	.670 (-42%)	-470.2
1914	CHC	NL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	CHF	FL	53	125	14	31	6	2	1	18	2	0	16	0.248	.250 (-1%)	.318 (-20%)	.332 (+6%)	.651 (-7%)	-214.2
1916	CHC	NL	28	57	2	9	0	0	0	0	0	2	4	0.158	.248 (-36%)	.314 (-36%)	.326 (-52%)	.640 (-44%)	-377.4