Bill Connors
Born: 11/2/1941 in Schenectady, NY, USA
Died: 6/17/2018 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1966-05-03 | Final Game: 1968-08-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: William Joseph Connors
Biography
Bill Connors, born in 1941, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during his brief career in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1968. Connors made his mark in a challenging era for players, navigating the transition from the tail end of the deadball era into a time when offensive production began to rise. Despite limited opportunities, he appeared in 26 games, showcasing the perseverance and dedication required to reach the major leagues.
Throughout his tenure, Connors recorded 1 hit, leading to a batting average of 0.5. While his offensive contributions were modest, his presence on the roster during a transformative period in baseball history highlighted the competitive nature of the sport and the challenges faced by players striving to make a lasting impact. Connors' career, while not statistically prominent, serves as a reminder of the many talented individuals who contributed to the fabric of baseball during the late 1960s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.0 | 49 | 36 | 7 | 19 | 24 | 7.53 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 7.31 | - |
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 6.23 | -528.0 |
| 1968 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 9.00 | 8.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.750 | 0.500 | 1.250 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | CHC | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | NYN | NL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 26 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | CHN | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | NYN | P | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | NYN | P | 9 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 26 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University | Syracuse | NY | 1961 |