Neal Finn

Born: 1/24/1904 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 7/7/1933 in Allentown, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-04-21 | Final Game: 1933-06-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Cornelius Francis Finn

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Biography

Neal Finn was a professional baseball player born in 1904, who played in Major League Baseball from 1930 until 1933. As a versatile position player, Finn made a mark during an era that was transitioning from the power-hitting dominance of the 1920s to the more strategic play of the 1930s. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 321 games, accumulating 274 hits and finishing with a batting average of .262. His contributions to his teams included 102 RBIs and 3 home runs, highlighting his role as a reliable hitter in the lineup. Finn was known for his speed on the basepaths, evidenced by his 9 stolen bases, which added a dynamic element to his playing style. While he may not have been among the game’s most celebrated stars, his steady performance and ability to contribute in key situations reflected the gritty determination characteristic of players in the early 20th century. Neal Finn's career, although brief, left an imprint during a pivotal time in baseball history, as the sport evolved towards the modern era. He retired from the game on June 17, 1933, leaving behind a respectable legacy as a solid player of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
321	1044	125	274	44	5	3	102	9	68	89	0.262	0.314	0.323	0.637	-2633.0

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career SLG .323 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.637 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 13.7% 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
1930	BRO	NL	87	273	42	76	13	0	3	30	3	26	18	0.278	.293 (-5%)	.354 (-1%)	.429 (-16%)	.784 (-10%)	-443.0
1931	BRO	NL	118	413	46	113	22	2	0	45	2	21	42	0.274	.276 (-1%)	.338 (-7%)	.388 (-13%)	.726 (-11%)	-869.6
1932	BRO	NL	65	189	22	45	5	2	0	14	2	11	15	0.238	.275 (-13%)	.335 (-15%)	.391 (-27%)	.726 (-22%)	-733.8
1933	PHI	NL	51	169	15	40	4	1	0	13	2	10	14	0.237	.270 (-12%)	.329 (-13%)	.377 (-28%)	.707 (-21%)	-586.5