Jack O'Connor
Born: 6/2/1958 in Twenty-Nine Palms, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1981-04-09 | Final Game: 1987-10-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Jack William O'Connor
Biography
Jack O'Connor, born in 1958, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 until his retirement in 1987. Over the course of his career, O'Connor compiled a record of 14 wins and 17 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.89. Known for his ability to strike batters out, he recorded a total of 177 strikeouts and contributed to his teams with 2 saves.
O'Connor's playing era was characterized by a shift in the game, as teams began to emphasize power hitting and offensive production. Despite the challenges of competing in this evolving landscape, O'Connor's contributions on the mound showcased his resilience and determination. His career, while perhaps not marked by overwhelming statistics, reflected the experience of many pitchers who navigated the complexities of the sport during the mid-1980s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 17 | 129 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 318.7 | 343 | 173 | 36 | 163 | 177 | 4.89 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | MIN | AL | 3 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.3 | 46 | 23 | 30 | 16 | 5.86 | -1718.9 |
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 8 | 9 | 23 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 126.0 | 122 | 60 | 57 | 56 | 4.29 | -2297.0 |
| 1983 | MIN | AL | 2 | 3 | 27 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83.0 | 107 | 54 | 36 | 56 | 5.86 | -1837.4 |
| 1984 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1.93 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | WSN | NL | 0 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 21 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 4.94 | - |
| 1987 | BAL | AL | 1 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 46.0 | 46 | 22 | 23 | 33 | 4.30 | -64.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | MIN | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | MIN | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | MIN | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | WSN | NL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | BAL | AL | 29 | 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 | 129 | 28 | 10 | 23 | 3 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | MIN | P | 28 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| 1982 | MIN | P | 23 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | MIN | P | 27 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | MIN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | MON | P | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | BAL | P | 29 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 129 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | BAL | AL | $85,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $85,000 | ||