Ralph McConnaughey

Born: 8/5/1889 in Homer City, PA, USA

Died: 6/4/1966 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-07-08 | Final Game: 1914-08-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 166 lbs

Full name: Ralph Jennison McConnaughey

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Biography

Ralph McConnaughey, born in 1889, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from July 8, 1914, to August 11, 1914. Primarily serving as a position player, McConnaughey found himself in the midst of the early 20th-century baseball landscape, a time characterized by the tail end of the deadball era. This era was marked by low-scoring games and a focus on defensive play, which shaped the playing style of many athletes during this period. Throughout his career, McConnaughey appeared in 7 games, recording 1 hit and finishing with a batting average of .125. Although his statistical contributions may seem modest, his participation in Major League Baseball during this pivotal time reflects the challenges many players faced in securing their place in the league. While he did not achieve significant power numbers—recording 0 home runs and 0 RBIs—his brief tenure in the big leagues remains a testament to the depth of talent within the sport during the early 1910s. McConnaughey’s story serves as a reminder of the countless players who aspired to make their mark in the history of baseball, even if their careers were short-lived.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	7	2	1	0	0	26.0	23	14	3	16	7	4.85	0

Career ERA 4.85 vs. league average 2.93 across their career seasons — 65.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1914	IND	FL	0	2	7	2	1	0	0	26.0	23	14	16	7	4.85	2.93 (-66%)	-1606.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	8	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.125	0.125	0.250	0.375	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 51.0% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 61.2% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.375 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 43.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1914	IND	FL	7	8	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	0	0	7	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	IND	P	7	0	0	7	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7