Joe Connolly
Born: 6/27/1894 in San Francisco, CA, USA
Died: 3/30/1960 in San Francisco, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1921-10-01 | Final Game: 1924-07-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Joseph Henry Connolly
Biography
Joe Connolly was a professional baseball player born in 1894, who played in the Major Leagues from 1921 to 1924. Primarily a position player, Connolly's career spanned the early 1920s, a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. He appeared in 80 games over his career, showcasing a solid batting average of .268. Connolly recorded 45 hits, including 3 home runs, and collected 32 runs batted in (RBIs), demonstrating his ability to contribute offensively to his team's success.
In addition to his hitting prowess, Connolly displayed speed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases. Although his career was relatively brief, he made his mark during a pivotal time in baseball history, as the sport began to embrace a more dynamic and power-oriented approach. Connolly's contributions on the field reflected the changing landscape of baseball, and he remains a notable figure from the early years of the modern game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 168 | 32 | 45 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 32 | 2 | 21 | 18 | 0.268 | 0.349 | 0.417 | 0.766 | 248.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | CLE | AL | 12 | 45 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 0.244 | -97.3 |
| 1923 | CLE | AL | 52 | 109 | 25 | 33 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 0.303 | 345.3 |
| 1924 | BOS | AL | 14 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 55 | 0 | 80 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | NY1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | CLE | OF | 12 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1923 | CLE | OF | 39 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1924 | BOS | OF | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 17 |
| Right Field | 39 |