Bill Conway, baseball player, 1884-1886

Bill Conway

Born: 11/28/1861 in Lowell, MA, USA

Died: 12/18/1943 in Somerville, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-07-28 | Final Game: 1886-08-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William F. Conway

Biography

Bill Conway was a professional baseball player born in 1861, who played in the late 19th century during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. His career spanned from July 28, 1884, to August 29, 1886, during which he appeared in 8 games as a position player. Conway recorded a total of 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of .111, and he drove in 3 runs, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases throughout his brief career. While his playing time was limited, Conway's presence in the game coincided with the transition from the early days of baseball to a more organized and commercially viable sport. This era saw the formation of professional leagues and a growing fan base, setting the stage for future generations of players. Despite his modest statistics, Conway's participation in the league adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the diverse array of players who contributed to the sport's development during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 18 4 2 0 0 0 3 0 7 1 0.111 0.360 0.111 0.471 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 8 0 38 6 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 8