Ned Connor

Ned Connor, born in 1850, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned the early days of the sport, specifically from May 18, 1871, to October 23, 1871. As a position player, Connor participated in a total of 7 games during his brief time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 7 hits, contributing 2 runs batted in (RBIs) and finishing his season with a batting average of .212. Notably, he did not hit any home runs nor steal any bases over his limited career. Though his time in the major leagues was short, Connor played during a formative era in baseball’s history, when the game was still evolving in terms of rules and style of play. His participation in the early stages of organized baseball helped lay the groundwork for the sport's future development. While Connor's statistics may not reflect the prolific achievements of some of his contemporaries, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the early players who contributed to the game's growth and popularity in America.