Jocko Conlan
Outfielder · Career Stats, Hall of Fame Bio & Records (1934-1935)
Jocko Conlan was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1934 to 1935 for the Chicago White Sox, a span of 2 seasons. In 128 career games, he hit .263 with 96 hits and 31 RBI. Jocko Conlan was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 165 lb
- Died
- 4/16/1989 in Scottsdale, AZ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1934-07-06
- Last Game
- 1935-09-29
- Hall of Fame
- Inducted 1974 (Veterans)
Full name: John Bertrand Conlan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 | 365 | 55 | 96 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 5 | 33 | 13 | .263 | .328 | .334 | .662 | -578 |
Career AVG .263 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.
Career OBP .328 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .334 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.
Career OPS .662 vs. league average .738 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | CHA | AL | 63 | 225 | 35 | 56 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 19 | 7 | .249 | .278 (-10%) | .340 (-9%) | .392 (-17%) | .733 (-13%) | -492.2 |
| 1935 | CHA | AL | 65 | 140 | 20 | 40 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 14 | 6 | .286 | .279 (+2%) | .342 (+4%) | .399 (-12%) | .742 (-5%) | -85.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 128 | 365 | 55 | 96 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 5 | 33 | 13 | .263 | — | — | — | — | -578 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (128 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 73 | 234 | 39 | 65 | 0 | 22 | .278 |
| Away | 55 | 131 | 16 | 31 | 0 | 9 | .237 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935-09-29 | CHW | DET | W | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-29 | CHW | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-28 | CHW | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-24 | CHW | SLA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-22 | CHW | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-21 | CHW | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935-09-18 | CHW | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-18 | CHW | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-17 | CHW | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935-09-12 | CHW | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 75 |
| Right Field | 18 |
Jocko Conlan: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jocko Conlan's first major league game on July 6, 1934; the last one listed came on September 29, 1935. Conlan spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Chicago White Sox. Conlan is listed as an outfielder at 5'7" and 165 pounds. Conlan both batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. Conlan was born on December 6, 1899, in Chicago, IL, USA. Conlan died on April 16, 1989, in Scottsdale, AZ, USA. Conlan's full given name, per the bio, is John Bertrand Conlan.
Across 128 games at the plate, Conlan's career line reads 96 hits in 365 at bats for a .263 average, along with 31 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .328 and .334 give Conlan a career OPS of .662. The league as a whole hit .279 across Conlan's seasons, which puts the .263 career mark 5.7% below average. 1934 produced Conlan's most hits, 56 of them for the Chicago White Sox. 1935 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .286 against a league .279, a 2% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jocko Conlan
- What years did Jocko Conlan play?
- Jocko Conlan played in Major League Baseball from 1934 to 1935.
- Was Jocko Conlan a pitcher?
- No. Jocko Conlan was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jocko Conlan hit?
- Jocko Conlan hit 0 career home runs with 96 hits.
- Is Jocko Conlan in the Hall of Fame?
- Yes. Jocko Conlan was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.
- What teams did Jocko Conlan play for?
- Jocko Conlan played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1934–1935).
- Did Jocko Conlan win an MVP award?
- No. Jocko Conlan did not win the MVP award.
- What were Jocko Conlan's career stats?
- In 128 games, Jocko Conlan had 96 hits, 31 RBI, 55 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .263 batting average.
- What position did Jocko Conlan play?
- Jocko Conlan played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jocko Conlan and how much did he weigh?
- Jocko Conlan was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Jocko Conlan's career batting average?
- Jocko Conlan batted .263 over his career, with 96 hits in 365 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jocko Conlan have?
- Jocko Conlan drove in 31 runs in his career.