Sam McConnell
Born: 12/31/1975 in Middletown, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 2004-06-25 | Final Game: 2004-07-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: John Samuel McConnell
Biography
Sam McConnell, born in 1975, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2004 to 2006. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, McConnell made a name for himself with a solid performance on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.86. While his career was relatively brief, he showcased his potential through his ability to strike out batters, recording a total of 4 strikeouts.
During the mid-2000s, McConnell played in an era characterized by high offensive outputs and the emergence of powerful hitters. Despite this challenging environment, he managed to maintain a respectable ERA, demonstrating his capability as a reliable pitcher. Though he did not achieve the status of a star player, McConnell's contributions to his teams reflected the hard work and dedication often found in the ranks of professional baseball. His journey through the majors remains a testament to the competitive nature of the sport and the depth of talent present in the league during that period.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3.86 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3.86 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ATL | NL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ATL | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State University | Muncie | IN | 1995, 1996, 1997 |