Amby McConnell
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1908-1911)
Amby McConnell was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1911 for the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 4 seasons. In 409 career games, he hit .264 with 398 hits, 3 home runs, and 119 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 753.
- 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 150 lb
- Died
- 5/20/1942 in Utica, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1908-04-17
- Last Game
- 1911-10-08
Full name: Ambrose Moses McConnell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 409 | 1,506 | 202 | 398 | 30 | 22 | 3 | 119 | 72 | 107 | 132 | .264 | .324 | .319 | .644 | 753 |
Career AVG .264 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.
Career OBP .324 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .319 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .644 vs. league average .641 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | BOS | AL | 140 | 502 | 77 | 140 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 43 | 31 | 38 | 47 | .279 | .240 (+16%) | .298 (+15%) | .306 (+9%) | .605 (+12%) | 1203.5 |
| 1909 | BOS | AL | 121 | 453 | 61 | 108 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 36 | 26 | 34 | 37 | .238 | .244 (-2%) | .306 (-2%) | .312 (-7%) | .618 (-5%) | -282.9 |
| 1910 | BOS | AL | 11 | 35 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | .171 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1910 | CHA | AL | 33 | 120 | 13 | 33 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 13 | .275 | .249 (+10%) | .317 (+1%) | .326 (+5%) | .644 (+3%) | 0.0 |
| 1911 | CHA | AL | 104 | 396 | 45 | 111 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 34 | 7 | 23 | 32 | .280 | .266 (+5%) | .336 (-2%) | .356 (-4%) | .693 (-3%) | -194.4 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 409 | 1,506 | 202 | 398 | 30 | 22 | 3 | 119 | 72 | 107 | 132 | .264 | — | — | — | — | 726 | ||
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 (409 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 207 | 743 | 112 | 193 | 1 | 56 | .260 |
| Away | 202 | 762 | 90 | 207 | 2 | 60 | .272 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-10-08 | CHW | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-10-07 | CHW | CLE | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-10-07 | CHW | CLE | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911-10-04 | CHW | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-10-04 | CHW | SLA | W | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-09-30 | CHW | BOS | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-09-30 | CHW | BOS | W | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-28 | CHW | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1911-09-27 | CHW | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-26 | CHW | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 389 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit College | Beloit | WI | 1903 |
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Amby McConnell: the record in brief
Amby McConnell played a first major league game on April 17, 1908 and a last one on October 8, 1911. McConnell played for the Boston Red Sox (1908 to 1910) and the Chicago White Sox (1910 to 1911). McConnell played primarily as a second baseman and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Born on April 29, 1883, in North Powell, VT, USA, McConnell was listed at 150 pounds on a 5-foot-7 frame. McConnell's death is recorded on May 20, 1942, in Utica, NY, USA. Amby McConnell was the playing name; the full given name is Ambrose Moses.
The batting record for McConnell: 409 games, 398 hits in 1,506 at bats, and a .264 average; the totals also include 3 homers, 119 runs batted in, and 72 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .324 clip and slugging .319, McConnell finished with a .644 OPS. Over the seasons McConnell played, league hitters batted .250; the .264 career figure is 5.5% above that. McConnell collected a career-high 140 hits in 1908. 1908 brought a season-best 31 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions about Amby McConnell
- What years did Amby McConnell play?
- Amby McConnell played in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1911.
- Was Amby McConnell a pitcher?
- No. Amby McConnell was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Amby McConnell hit?
- Amby McConnell hit 3 career home runs with 398 hits.
- What teams did Amby McConnell play for?
- Amby McConnell played for 2 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1908–1910) and the Chicago White Sox (1910–1911).
- What were Amby McConnell's career stats?
- In 409 games, Amby McConnell had 398 hits, 3 home runs, 119 RBI, 202 runs, and 72 stolen bases, with a .264 batting average.
- What position did Amby McConnell play?
- Amby McConnell played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Amby McConnell and how much did he weigh?
- Amby McConnell was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 150 pounds.
- How many home runs did Amby McConnell hit each season?
- Amby McConnell's home runs by season: 2 in 1908, 0 in 1909, 0 in 1910, and 1 in 1911. His most in one season was 2, in 1908.
- What was Amby McConnell's career batting average?
- Amby McConnell batted .264 over his career, with 398 hits in 1,506 at bats.
- How many RBI did Amby McConnell have?
- Amby McConnell drove in 119 runs in his career.
- Is Amby McConnell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Amby McConnell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.