Joe Connor
Born: 12/8/1874 in Waterbury, CT, USA
Died: 11/8/1957 in Waterbury, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1895-09-09 | Final Game: 1905-10-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Joseph Francis Connor
Biography
Joe Connor, born in 1874, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1895 to 1905. Primarily a position player, Connor played in 92 games and made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving rapidly in the late 19th century. He recorded 54 hits over his career, including one home run, while driving in 22 runs. His batting average stood at .199, reflecting the offensive challenges many players faced during that era.
Connor was known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 8 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the standout players of his time, he contributed to his teams in various capacities and was part of a generation that laid the groundwork for future talents in the game. His career, which concluded on October 7, 1905, remains a testament to the early days of professional baseball, a time when the sport was gaining popularity and starting to establish its rich history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | 271 | 29 | 54 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 8 | 18 | 20 | 0.199 | 0.257 | 0.251 | 0.508 | -913.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | STL | NL | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1900 | BSN | NL | 7 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 1901 | CLE | AL | 37 | 121 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 0.140 | -883.6 |
| 1901 | MLA | AL | 38 | 102 | 10 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0.275 | -883.6 |
| 1905 | NYY | AL | 8 | 22 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0.227 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 75 | 6 | 262 | 95 | 18 | 5 |
| OF | 5 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | SLN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1900 | BSN | C | 7 | 0 | 23 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| 1901 | CLE | C | 32 | 0 | 111 | 36 | 9 | 0 |
| 1901 | CLE | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901 | CLE | OF | 4 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901 | MLA | C | 30 | 0 | 94 | 37 | 7 | 2 |
| 1901 | MLA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901 | MLA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901 | MLA | OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905 | NYA | C | 6 | 6 | 34 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1905 | NYA | 1B | 2 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 75 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 4 |