Jack Conway, baseball player, 1941-1948

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

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

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