Neil Fiala, baseball player, 1981-1981

Neil Fiala

Born: 8/24/1956 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-03 | Final Game: 1981-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Neil Stephen Fiala

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Biography

Neil Fiala was a professional baseball player born in 1956 who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period in September 1981. Primarily serving as a position player, Fiala's career was short-lived, spanning just five games with a single hit, which resulted in a batting average of 0.2. During his time in the league, he recorded one run batted in and did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Although his tenure in MLB was limited, Fiala's experience reflects the challenges faced by many players during the early 1980s, an era marked by the transition from the traditional styles of play to a more dynamic and power-oriented game. Fiala's contributions, while modest in statistical terms, are a reminder of the countless athletes who have aspired to reach the major leagues, showcasing the competitive spirit and dedication required to pursue a career in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 5 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.200 0.200 0.200 0.400 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 45.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 41.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1981 STL NL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1981 CIN NL 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Louis Community College - Meramec Campus Kirkwood MO 1975
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale IL 1976, 1977