Pete Conway

Peter J. Conway

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Weight 162 lb.

• School University of Michigan

• Debut August 10, 1885
• Final Game May 9, 1889
• Born October 30, 1866 in Burmont, PA USA
• Died January 13, 1903 in Clifton Heights, PA USA

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Biographical Information

Conway as the baseball coach at UofM, 1891

Pete Conway went 61-61 as a pitcher in five years in the majors, breaking in at 18 and posting a record of 30-14 for the Detroit Wolverines in 1888. He played mostly in the Motor City with a team that featured some famous players and won the equivalent of the World Series in 1887. Conway also appeared in 44 games as an outfielder and had his best year as a hitter in 1888 when he hit .275 in a league which hit .239. In one game in 1887, John Clarkson homered off Conway and Conway homered off Clarkson.

The book Baseball at the University of Michigan indicates that Conway's career ended because of arm problems. He became Michigan's first official baseball coach in 1891 and continued in 1892, with a 22-9-1 record total. He is one of nine major leaguers with the last name "Conway" (through 2019); four played during the 1880s, including his brother Jim.

Notable Achievements

• 20 Wins Seasons: 1 (1888)
• 30 Wins Seasons: 1 (1888)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1885, 1886 & 1888)
• 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1888)