Ed Connolly
Born: 12/3/1939 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died: 7/1/1998 in New Canaan, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1964-04-19 | Final Game: 1967-09-05
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Edward Joseph Connolly
Biography
Ed Connolly was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1939, who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1967. Over the course of his career, he appeared in a total of 41 games, finishing with a record of 6-12 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.88. Connolly was known for his ability to strike out batters, accumulating 118 strikeouts during his time on the mound. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant during a transitional period in baseball.
Connolly's career unfolded during the mid-1960s, an era marked by the dominance of pitchers and the evolving strategies of the game. He played for teams that were navigating the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball, where pitching performances were pivotal. Though his career statistics may not have placed him among the elite pitchers of his time, Connolly's presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a dynamic period in the sport's evolution. He retired on September 5, 1967, leaving behind a legacy as a determined competitor in the major leagues.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 12 | 42 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 130.0 | 143 | 85 | 9 | 98 | 118 | 5.88 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | BOS | AL | 4 | 11 | 27 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 80.7 | 80 | 44 | 64 | 73 | 4.91 | -617.6 |
| 1967 | CLE | AL | 2 | 1 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.3 | 63 | 41 | 34 | 45 | 7.48 | -1396.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 29 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.172 | 0.200 | 0.241 | 0.441 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | BOS | AL | 27 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | CLE | AL | 15 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 42 | 19 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | BOS | P | 27 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | CLE | P | 15 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 42 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Amherst | MA | 1959, 1960, 1961 |