Jack Conway
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1941-1948)
Jack Conway was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1941 to 1948 for the Cleveland Guardians and the New York Giants, a span of 8 seasons. In 128 career games, he hit .223 with 80 hits, 1 home runs, and 27 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 6/11/1993 in Waco, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1941-09-09
- Last Game
- 1948-07-31
Full name: Jack Clements Conway
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 | .223 | .279 | .276 | .555 | -1,156 |
Career AVG .223 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons β 14.7% below league average.
Career OBP .279 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons β 16.6% below league average.
Career SLG .276 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons β 25.8% below league average.
Career OPS .555 vs. league average .706 across their career seasons β 21.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | CLE | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 1946 | CLE | AL | 68 | 258 | 24 | 58 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 20 | 36 | .225 | .256 (-12%) | .328 (-15%) | .358 (-26%) | .687 (-21%) | -826.0 |
| 1947 | CLE | AL | 34 | 50 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .180 | .262 (-31%) | .336 (-33%) | .376 (-42%) | .712 (-37%) | -300.8 |
| 1948 | NY1 | NL | 24 | 49 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | .245 | β | β | β | β | -29.2 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 128 | 359 | 35 | 80 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 2 | 28 | 54 | .223 | — | — | — | — | -1,156 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (128 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 60 | 154 | 11 | 30 | 1 | 12 | .195 |
| Away | 68 | 205 | 25 | 50 | 0 | 16 | .244 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948-07-31 | NY1 | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-07-30 | NY1 | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-07-21 | NY1 | STL | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-07-19 | NY1 | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948-07-17 | NY1 | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-07-15 | NY1 | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-07-11 | NY1 | BRO | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-07-05 | NY1 | BSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-07-04 | NY1 | BRO | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-07-03 | NY1 | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Jack Conway: the record in brief
Jack Conway played a first major league game on September 9, 1941 and a last one on July 31, 1948. Conway played for the Cleveland Indians (1941 through 1947) and the New York Giants (1948). Born on July 30, 1918, in Bryan, TX, USA, Conway is listed as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Conway's listed size is 5 feet, 11 inches and 175 pounds. The bio records the death on June 11, 1993, in Waco, TX, USA. On the record, Jack Conway was born Jack Clements Conway.
Across 128 games at the plate, Conway's career line reads 80 hits in 359 at bats for a .223 average; the totals also include 1 home run and 27 RBI. Conway's career OPS of .555 combines a .279 on-base mark with .276 slugging. Measured against the leagues Conway played in, the .223 career average compares with a .261 league average over the same seasons, 14.7% below the league. The OPS comparison is .555 to a league .706, 21.4% below average. No season topped the 58 hits of 1946.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Conway
- What years did Jack Conway play?
- Jack Conway played in Major League Baseball from 1941 to 1948.
- Was Jack Conway a pitcher?
- No. Jack Conway was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jack Conway hit?
- Jack Conway hit 1 career home run with 80 hits.
- What teams did Jack Conway play for?
- Jack Conway played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1941, 1946β1947) and the New York Giants (1948).
- What were Jack Conway's career stats?
- In 128 games, Jack Conway had 80 hits, 1 home runs, 27 RBI, 35 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .223 batting average.
- What position did Jack Conway play?
- Jack Conway played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jack Conway and how much did he weigh?
- Jack Conway was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jack Conway hit each season?
- Jack Conway's home runs by season: 0 in 1941, 0 in 1946, 0 in 1947, and 1 in 1948. His most in one season was 1, in 1948.
- What was Jack Conway's career batting average?
- Jack Conway batted .223 over his career, with 80 hits in 359 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jack Conway have?
- Jack Conway drove in 27 runs in his career.
- Is Jack Conway in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jack Conway has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.