Sarge Connally
Born: 8/31/1898 in McGregor, TX, USA
Died: 1/27/1978 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1921-09-10 | Final Game: 1934-07-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: George Walter Connally
Biography
Sarge Connally was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1921 to 1934. Born in 1898, he made his mark in the game during an era that was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. Connally played primarily in the Major Leagues and compiled a career record of 49 wins and 60 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.3. Over the course of his career, he struck out 345 batters and recorded 31 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations.
Connally's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and a determination to succeed on the mound. Throughout his time in the league, he faced various challenges and changes in the game, including the advent of new pitching techniques and strategies. His contributions to his teams during this pivotal time in baseball history helped to lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. Connally remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball, remembered for his resilience and the competitive nature he brought to the field.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 60 | 303 | 67 | 33 | 2 | 31 | 994.3 | 1104 | 475 | 32 | 449 | 345 | 4.30 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 29 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 6.45 | - |
| 1923 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 6.23 | - |
| 1924 | CHW | AL | 7 | 13 | 44 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 160.0 | 177 | 72 | 68 | 55 | 4.05 | - |
| 1925 | CHW | AL | 6 | 7 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 104.7 | 122 | 54 | 58 | 45 | 4.64 | - |
| 1926 | CHW | AL | 6 | 5 | 31 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 108.3 | 128 | 38 | 35 | 47 | 3.16 | - |
| 1927 | CHW | AL | 10 | 15 | 43 | 18 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 198.3 | 217 | 90 | 83 | 58 | 4.08 | - |
| 1928 | CHW | AL | 2 | 5 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 74.3 | 89 | 40 | 29 | 28 | 4.84 | - |
| 1929 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.3 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 4.76 | - |
| 1931 | CLE | AL | 5 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 85.7 | 87 | 40 | 50 | 37 | 4.20 | -2508.8 |
| 1932 | CLE | AL | 8 | 6 | 35 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 112.3 | 119 | 54 | 42 | 32 | 4.33 | -479.7 |
| 1933 | CLE | AL | 5 | 3 | 41 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 103.0 | 112 | 56 | 49 | 30 | 4.89 | -1127.2 |
| 1934 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5.06 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 303 | 301 | 32 | 70 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 9 | 69 | 0.233 | 0.255 | 0.306 | 0.560 | -388.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CHW | AL | 5 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | CHW | AL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | CHW | AL | 44 | 50 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.220 | -320.0 |
| 1925 | CHW | AL | 40 | 28 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | CHW | AL | 31 | 32 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0.156 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | CHW | AL | 43 | 67 | 5 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.328 | -68.7 |
| 1928 | CHW | AL | 28 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.105 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | CHW | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | CLE | AL | 17 | 27 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.185 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | CLE | AL | 35 | 40 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.175 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | CLE | AL | 41 | 26 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | CLE | AL | 5 | 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 | 303 | 0 | 50 | 248 | 18 | 19 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CHA | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1923 | CHA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | CHA | P | 44 | 0 | 10 | 50 | 3 | 4 |
| 1925 | CHA | P | 40 | 0 | 3 | 39 | 1 | 0 |
| 1926 | CHA | P | 31 | 0 | 7 | 32 | 1 | 3 |
| 1927 | CHA | P | 43 | 0 | 10 | 50 | 1 | 5 |
| 1928 | CHA | P | 28 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| 1929 | CHA | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1931 | CLE | P | 17 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 4 | 0 |
| 1932 | CLE | P | 35 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 3 | 2 |
| 1933 | CLE | P | 41 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 1934 | CLE | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 304 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Junior College | Meridian | TX | 1917, 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921 |