Gene Connell
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1931)
Gene Connell was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1931 for the Philadelphia Phillies. In 6 career games, he hit .250 with 3 hits.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- Died
- 8/31/1937 in Waverly, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1931-07-04
- Last Game
- 1931-09-27
Full name: Eugene Joseph Connell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.
Career OPS .500 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 31.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | PHI | NL | 6 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Away | 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931-09-27 | PHI | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931-09-14 | PHI | STL | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931-08-22 | PHI | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-08-18 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-07-11 | PHI | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931-07-04 | PHI | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | PA | 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928 |
Gene Connell: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 4, 1931 and the final game on September 27, 1931, Gene Connell built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the Philadelphia Phillies in 1931. At 180 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame, Connell is listed as a catcher. The bio says Connell both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is May 10, 1906, in Hazleton, PA, USA. Connell's death is recorded on August 31, 1937, in Waverly, NY, USA. The given name on file is Eugene Joseph Connell.
Connell's career batting table shows 6 games, 12 at bats and 3 hits, a .250 average. Over the seasons Connell played, league hitters batted .276; the .250 career figure is 9.5% below that. The season table holds a single row: 1931 with the Philadelphia Phillies, 6 games, 12 at bats and 3 hits.
Before the majors, Connell played college baseball at University of Pennsylvania (1925, 1926, 1927, and 1928).
Every defensive appearance on record for Connell, 6 games, came at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gene Connell
- Was Gene Connell a pitcher?
- No. Gene Connell was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Gene Connell hit?
- Gene Connell hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Gene Connell play for?
- Gene Connell played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (1931).
- What were Gene Connell's career stats?
- In 6 games, Gene Connell had 3 hits and 1 runs, with a .250 batting average.
- What position did Gene Connell play?
- Gene Connell played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gene Connell and how much did he weigh?
- Gene Connell was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- What was Gene Connell's career batting average?
- Gene Connell batted .250 over his career, with 3 hits in 12 at bats.
- Is Gene Connell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gene Connell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.