Connie Mack
Catcher · Career Stats, Hall of Fame Bio & Records (1886-1896)
Connie Mack was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1886 to 1896 for the Washington Nationals, the Buffalo Bisons, and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 11 seasons. In 724 career games, he hit .244 with 659 hits, 5 home runs, and 265 RBI. Connie Mack was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 150 lb
- Died
- 2/8/1956 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1886-09-11
- Last Game
- 1896-08-29
- Hall of Fame
- Inducted 1937 (BBWAA)
Full name: Cornelius Alexander Mack
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 724 | 2,698 | 392 | 659 | 79 | 28 | 5 | 265 | 127 | 170 | 127 | .244 | .305 | .300 | .604 | -5,191 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.
Career OBP .305 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.
Career SLG .300 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.
Career OPS .604 vs. league average .695 across their career seasons — 13.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | WS8 | NL | 10 | 36 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .361 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1887 | WS8 | NL | 82 | 314 | 35 | 63 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 26 | 8 | 17 | .201 | .270 (-26%) | .331 (-31%) | .373 (-40%) | .705 (-36%) | -1746.2 |
| 1888 | WS8 | NL | 85 | 300 | 49 | 56 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 29 | 31 | 17 | 18 | .187 | .238 (-22%) | .290 (-14%) | .319 (-15%) | .610 (-14%) | -585.4 |
| 1889 | WS8 | NL | 98 | 386 | 51 | 113 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 26 | 15 | 12 | .293 | .263 (+11%) | .334 (avg) | .357 (-5%) | .691 (-3%) | -180.7 |
| 1890 | BFP | PL | 123 | 503 | 95 | 134 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 53 | 16 | 47 | 13 | .266 | .260 (+2%) | .336 (+5%) | .351 (-2%) | .687 (+1%) | 228.1 |
| 1891 | PIT | NL | 75 | 280 | 43 | 60 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 19 | 11 | .214 | .254 (-16%) | .331 (-14%) | .343 (-27%) | .675 (-21%) | -842.8 |
| 1892 | PIT | NL | 97 | 346 | 39 | 84 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 31 | 11 | 21 | 22 | .243 | .244 (-1%) | .316 (-6%) | .327 (-8%) | .644 (-7%) | -378.1 |
| 1893 | PIT | NL | 37 | 133 | 22 | 38 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 9 | .286 | .279 (+2%) | .356 (avg) | .379 (-15%) | .735 (-7%) | -127.1 |
| 1894 | PIT | NL | 70 | 231 | 33 | 57 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 21 | 14 | .247 | .309 (-20%) | .379 (-16%) | .435 (-31%) | .814 (-24%) | -958.1 |
| 1895 | PIT | NL | 14 | 49 | 12 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1 | .306 | — | — | — | — | 19.7 |
| 1896 | PIT | NL | 33 | 120 | 9 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 8 | .217 | .290 (-25%) | .354 (-30%) | .387 (-31%) | .741 (-31%) | -620.3 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 724 | 2,698 | 392 | 659 | 79 | 28 | 5 | 265 | 127 | 170 | 127 | .244 | — | — | — | — | -5,191 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 61 | 0 | 530 | 29 | 25 | 26 |
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| C | 610 | 0 | 2701 | 864 | 281 | 71 |
| OF | 55 | 0 | 89 | 14 | 9 | 3 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | WS8 | C | 10 | 0 | 88 | 22 | 5 | 2 |
| 1887 | WS8 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 1887 | WS8 | C | 76 | 0 | 391 | 119 | 53 | 15 |
| 1887 | WS8 | OF | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | WS8 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | WS8 | C | 79 | 0 | 361 | 152 | 47 | 8 |
| 1888 | WS8 | OF | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | WS8 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1889 | WS8 | 1B | 22 | 0 | 188 | 7 | 17 | 10 |
| 1889 | WS8 | C | 45 | 0 | 189 | 81 | 33 | 9 |
| 1889 | WS8 | OF | 34 | 0 | 55 | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| 1890 | BFP | 1B | 5 | 0 | 36 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1890 | BFP | C | 112 | 0 | 449 | 140 | 48 | 13 |
| 1890 | BFP | OF | 9 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1891 | PIT | 1B | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | PIT | C | 72 | 0 | 359 | 79 | 35 | 1 |
| 1892 | PIT | 1B | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1892 | PIT | C | 92 | 0 | 404 | 143 | 28 | 11 |
| 1892 | PIT | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1893 | PIT | C | 37 | 0 | 128 | 47 | 11 | 5 |
| 1894 | PIT | C | 70 | 0 | 277 | 68 | 19 | 6 |
| 1895 | PIT | 1B | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1895 | PIT | C | 12 | 0 | 41 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 1896 | PIT | 1B | 28 | 0 | 247 | 16 | 7 | 14 |
| 1896 | PIT | C | 5 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 610 |
| First Base | 61 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 6 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 46 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Connie Mack (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Connie Mack: the record in brief
According to the bio, Connie Mack debuted on September 11, 1886 and played a final game on August 29, 1896. The season rows list, in order, the Washington Nationals (1886 through 1889), the Buffalo Bisons (1890), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1891 through 1896). Mack played primarily as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on December 22, 1862, in East Brookfield, MA, USA and a listed size of 6 feet, 1 inch and 150 pounds. The bio records the death on February 8, 1956, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Connie Mack was the playing name; the full given name is Cornelius Alexander.
Across 724 games at the plate, Mack's career line reads 659 hits in 2,698 at bats for a .244 average; the totals also include 5 homers, 265 runs batted in, and 127 stolen bases. Mack got on base at a .305 rate and slugged .300 (.604 OPS). Set against a .266 league average for the same years, Mack's .244 average sits 8.2% below it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Connie Mack
- What years did Connie Mack play?
- Connie Mack played in Major League Baseball from 1886 to 1896.
- Was Connie Mack a pitcher?
- No. Connie Mack was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Connie Mack hit?
- Connie Mack hit 5 career home runs with 659 hits.
- Is Connie Mack in the Hall of Fame?
- Yes. Connie Mack was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937.
- What was Connie Mack's career batting average?
- Connie Mack batted .244 over his career, with 659 hits in 2,698 at bats.
- How many RBI did Connie Mack have?
- Connie Mack drove in 265 runs in his career.