Sam McConnell
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1915)
Sam McConnell was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1915 for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 6 career games, he hit .182 with 2 hits.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 150 lb
- Died
- 6/27/1981 in Phoenixville, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1915-04-19
- Last Game
- 1915-05-17
Full name: Samuel Faulkner McConnell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .182 | .250 | .273 | .523 | 0 |
Career AVG .182 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 27.4% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.
Career SLG .273 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.
Career OPS .523 vs. league average .651 across their career seasons — 19.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 6 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 5 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .182 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-17 | PHA | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-04-28 | PHA | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-04-27 | PHA | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1915-04-26 | PHA | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-04-24 | PHA | BOS | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-04-19 | PHA | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 5 |
Sam McConnell: the record in brief
According to the bio, Sam McConnell debuted on April 19, 1915 and played a final game on May 17, 1915. Every season row on the page belongs to the Philadelphia Athletics, in 1915. Born on June 8, 1895, in Philadelphia, PA, USA, McConnell is listed as a third baseman and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. McConnell's listed size is 5'6" and 150 pounds. McConnell's death is recorded on June 27, 1981, in Phoenixville, PA, USA. McConnell's full given name, per the bio, is Samuel Faulkner McConnell.
McConnell finished with 2 hits from 11 at bats in 6 games, which works out to .182. McConnell's .182 average ran 27.4% below the .251 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .523 to a league .651, 19.7% below average. The season table holds a single row: 1915 with the Philadelphia Athletics, 6 games, 11 at bats and 2 hits.
The position breakdown shows 5 games, all at third base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sam McConnell
- Was Sam McConnell a pitcher?
- No. Sam McConnell was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Sam McConnell hit?
- Sam McConnell hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Sam McConnell play for?
- Sam McConnell played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1915).
- What were Sam McConnell's career stats?
- In 6 games, Sam McConnell had 2 hits and 1 runs, with a .182 batting average.
- What position did Sam McConnell play?
- Sam McConnell played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Sam McConnell and how much did he weigh?
- Sam McConnell was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was Sam McConnell's career batting average?
- Sam McConnell batted .182 over his career, with 2 hits in 11 at bats.
- Is Sam McConnell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Sam McConnell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.