Fritzie Connally
Born: 5/19/1958 in Bryan, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1983-09-09 | Final Game: 1985-07-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Fritzie Lee Connally
Biography
Fritzie Connally was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 until 1985. Born in 1958, Connally made his mark as a position player during a time when the sport was evolving, transitioning from the power-centric play of the late 1970s to the more strategic approaches of the mid-1980s. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 58 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a role player.
During his time in the league, Connally recorded 27 hits, which included three home runs and 15 RBIs, leading to a batting average of .221. He played with a competitive spirit, contributing to his teams despite limited opportunities, as evidenced by his lack of stolen bases throughout his career. Connally's tenure in MLB, while brief, was part of an era that saw significant changes in player dynamics and strategies, and he remains a figure of interest for those studying the evolution of the game during the 1980s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 122 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 26 | 0.221 | 0.329 | 0.328 | 0.657 | 5.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | CHC | NL | 8 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | BAL | AL | 50 | 112 | 16 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 21 | 0.232 | 5.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 49 | 28 | 24 | 60 | 2 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | CHN | 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | BAL | 1B | 2 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | BAL | 3B | 46 | 27 | 23 | 57 | 2 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 49 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | Waco | TX | 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 |