Sam McConnell

Born: 12/31/1975 in Middletown, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-06-25 | Final Game: 2004-07-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: John Samuel McConnell

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Biography

Sam McConnell, born in 1975, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2004 to 2006. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, McConnell made a name for himself with a solid performance on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.86. While his career was relatively brief, he showcased his potential through his ability to strike out batters, recording a total of 4 strikeouts. During the mid-2000s, McConnell played in an era characterized by high offensive outputs and the emergence of powerful hitters. Despite this challenging environment, he managed to maintain a respectable ERA, demonstrating his capability as a reliable pitcher. Though he did not achieve the status of a star player, McConnell's contributions to his teams reflected the hard work and dedication often found in the ranks of professional baseball. His journey through the majors remains a testament to the competitive nature of the sport and the depth of talent present in the league during that period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	10	0	0	0	0	9.3	11	4	0	4	4	3.86	0

Career ERA 3.86 vs. league average 4.46 across their career seasons — 13.6% 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
2004	ATL	NL	1	0	10	0	0	0	0	9.3	11	4	4	4	3.86	4.46 (+14%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2004	ATL	NL	10	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	10	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2004	ATL	P	10	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	10

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Ball State University	Muncie	IN	1995, 1996, 1997