Neal Heaton, baseball player, 1982-1993

Neal Heaton

Born: 3/3/1960 in South Ozone Park, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-03 | Final Game: 1993-06-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 197 lbs

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Biography

Neal Heaton, born in 1960, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1982 to 1993. He made a notable impact in Major League Baseball (MLB) during an era characterized by offensive prowess and the transition away from the deadball era. Heaton finished his career with a record of 80 wins and 96 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.37, and recorded a total of 699 strikeouts. His ability to perform under pressure was highlighted by his 10 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Heaton was selected as an All-Star during his career, reflecting his recognition among peers and fans alike. Known for his competitive spirit and resilience on the mound, he contributed to various teams throughout his tenure in the league. His career, marked by perseverance and skill, left a lasting impression on the franchises he represented, and he remains a respected figure in the history of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
80 96 382 202 22 6 10 1507.0 1589 732 163 524 699 4.37 0

Career ERA 4.37 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — 11.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1982 CLE AL 0 2 8 4 0 0 0 31.0 32 18 16 14 5.23 3.86 (-35%) 63.8
1983 CLE AL 11 7 39 16 4 3 7 149.3 157 69 44 75 4.16 3.87 (-7%) 1001.2
1984 CLE AL 12 15 38 34 4 1 0 198.7 231 115 75 75 5.21 3.81 (-37%) -3664.7
1985 CLE AL 9 17 36 33 5 1 0 207.7 244 113 80 82 4.90 3.89 (-26%) -2421.7
1986 CLE AL 3 6 12 12 2 0 0 74.3 73 35 34 24 4.24 3.97 (-7%) -1819.7
1986 MIN AL 4 9 21 17 3 0 1 124.3 128 55 47 66 3.98 3.97 (avg) -2477.2
1987 WSN NL 13 10 32 32 3 1 0 193.3 207 97 37 105 4.52 4.29 (-5%) -
1988 WSN NL 3 10 32 11 0 0 2 97.3 98 54 43 43 4.99 3.73 (-34%) -
1989 PIT NL 6 7 42 18 1 0 0 147.3 127 50 55 67 3.05 3.71 (+18%) -1684.7
1990 PIT NL 12 9 30 24 0 0 0 146.0 143 56 38 68 3.45 3.86 (+11%) -1320.1
1991 PIT NL 3 3 42 1 0 0 0 68.7 72 33 21 34 4.33 3.91 (-11%) -317.5
1992 KCR AL 3 1 31 0 0 0 0 41.0 43 19 22 29 4.17 3.75 (-11%) -
1992 ATL AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 1 2 0.00 — -
1993 NYY AL 1 0 18 0 0 0 0 27.0 34 18 11 15 6.00 4.19 (-43%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
388 187 12 32 3 0 0 12 2 6 51 0.171 0.197 0.187 0.384 -446.6

Career AVG .171 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 33.8% below league average.

Career OBP .197 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 39.3% below league average.

Career SLG .187 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 51.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.384 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 46.2% 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
1982 CLE AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 CLE AL 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 CLE AL 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 CLE AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 CLE AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 MIN AL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 WSN NL 32 67 6 14 2 0 0 6 1 1 14 0.209 .262 (-21%) .331 (-33%) .415 (-43%) .746 (-38%) -446.6
1988 WSN NL 32 21 1 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 6 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1989 PIT NL 44 42 2 9 0 0 0 2 0 0 16 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1990 PIT NL 32 43 3 2 0 0 0 1 1 4 13 0.047 — — — — 0.0
1991 PIT NL 44 14 0 4 1 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1992 KCR AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 ATL AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 NYY AL 18 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 382 202 68 189 13 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 CLE P 8 4 2 3 0 0
1983 CLE P 39 16 7 14 0 0
1984 CLE P 38 34 9 19 2 0
1985 CLE P 36 33 8 21 1 1
1986 CLE P 12 12 2 11 0 0
1986 MIN P 21 17 11 13 1 1
1987 MON P 32 32 5 28 3 1
1988 MON P 32 11 6 14 1 2
1989 PIT P 42 18 6 28 1 1
1990 PIT P 30 24 5 22 2 1
1991 PIT P 42 1 1 8 1 0
1992 KCA P 31 0 5 2 1 0
1992 ML4 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1993 NYA P 18 0 1 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 382

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 NYA AL $250,000
1992 KCA AL $1,100,000
1991 PIT NL $1,000,000
1990 PIT NL $700,000
1989 PIT NL $650,000
1988 MON NL $625,000
1987 MON NL $400,000
1986 CLE AL $310,000
1985 CLE AL $225,000
Total Career Earnings $5,260,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Miami Coral Gables FL 1979, 1980, 1981