Peter Connell
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1886-1890)
Peter Connell was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1886 to 1890 for the New York Metropolitans and the Brooklyn Gladiators, a span of 5 seasons. In 12 career games, he hit .200 with 9 hits and 3 RBI.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- Born
- 1862 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Died
- 5/5/1892 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1886-09-03
- Last Game
- 1890-05-05
Full name: Peter J. Connell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 45 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | .200 | .308 | .289 | .597 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.
Career OBP .308 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .289 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.
Career OPS .597 vs. league average .667 across their career seasons — 10.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | NY4 | AA | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | BR4 | AA | 11 | 40 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | .225 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 12 | 45 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 11 |
Peter Connell: the record in brief
Peter Connell played a first major league game on September 3, 1886 and a last one on May 5, 1890. By club, Connell's seasons break down as the New York Metropolitans (1886) and the Brooklyn Gladiators (1890). The bio lists Connell's primary position as third baseman. Height and weight on file: 6'1" and 180 pounds. Connell was born in 1862, in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Connell's death is recorded on May 5, 1892, in Brooklyn, NY, USA. The given name on file is Peter J. Connell.
Connell collected 9 hits in 45 at bats across 12 games, good for a .200 batting average, plus 3 runs batted in. Connell's career OPS of .597 combines a .308 on-base mark with .289 slugging. Measured against the leagues Connell played in, the .200 career average compares with a .255 league average over the same seasons, 21.5% below the league. No season topped the 9 hits of 1890.
By games played in the field, third base leads with 11, followed by first base (1). The fielding table credits Connell with 17 putouts, 24 assists and 9 errors at third base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Peter Connell
- What years did Peter Connell play?
- Peter Connell played in Major League Baseball from 1886 to 1890.
- Was Peter Connell a pitcher?
- No. Peter Connell was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Peter Connell hit?
- Peter Connell hit 0 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What was Peter Connell's career batting average?
- Peter Connell batted .200 over his career, with 9 hits in 45 at bats.
- How many RBI did Peter Connell have?
- Peter Connell drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Peter Connell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Peter Connell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.