Jack Conway
Born: 7/30/1918 in Bryan, TX, USA
Died: 6/11/1993 in Waco, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1941-09-09 | Final Game: 1948-07-31
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Jack Clements Conway
Biography
Jack Conway was a professional baseball player born in 1918, who had a career spanning from 1941 to 1948. Primarily serving as a position player, Conway played in a total of 128 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 80 hits and achieved a batting average of .223, which reflects the challenges faced by many hitters during the post-World War II era, a time when the league was adjusting to the return of veterans and the influx of new talent.
Throughout his career, Conway contributed 1 home run and drove in 27 runs, showcasing his ability to support his team offensively. Additionally, he displayed some speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Although his statistics may not have placed him among the most prolific players of his time, Conway's role as a reliable utility player during a transitional period in baseball history remains noteworthy. His career concluded on July 31, 1948, but he is remembered as a part of the fabric of the game during a dynamic era in Major League Baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 | 359 | 35 | 80 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 2 | 28 | 54 | 0.223 | 0.279 | 0.276 | 0.555 | -1294.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | CLE | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | CLE | AL | 68 | 258 | 24 | 58 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 20 | 36 | 0.225 | -937.9 |
| 1947 | CLE | AL | 34 | 50 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0.180 | -320.9 |
| 1948 | NY1 | NL | 24 | 49 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0.245 | -35.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 68 | 0 | 157 | 169 | 13 | 36 |
| 3B | 7 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| SS | 46 | 0 | 43 | 72 | 13 | 18 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | CLE | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | CLE | 2B | 50 | 0 | 125 | 131 | 12 | 27 |
| 1946 | CLE | 3B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1946 | CLE | SS | 14 | 0 | 18 | 23 | 4 | 6 |
| 1947 | CLE | 2B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | CLE | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | CLE | SS | 24 | 0 | 20 | 37 | 8 | 10 |
| 1948 | NY1 | 2B | 13 | 0 | 30 | 35 | 1 | 9 |
| 1948 | NY1 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | NY1 | SS | 6 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 68 |
| Third Base | 7 |
| Shortstop | 46 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1937, 1938, 1939 |