Neal Hertweck

Born: 11/22/1931 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-09-27 | Final Game: 1952-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Neal Charles Hertweck

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Biography

Neal Hertweck was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in the Major Leagues during the 1952 season. Born in 1931, Hertweck played as a position player and was part of a unique era in baseball that was characterized by the transition from the post-war period into a time of significant changes in the game. His career in the big leagues spanned just two games, from September 27 to September 28, 1952, during which he faced the challenge of making an impact in a highly competitive environment. Throughout his time in the majors, Hertweck recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Despite the lack of statistical success at the major league level, his brief stint in the MLB remains a part of baseball history, highlighting the often-overlooked journeys of players who contributed to the sport in various ways. Hertweck's experience serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by many aspiring athletes trying to make their mark in the world of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	0.143	0.000	0.143	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 56.3% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.143 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 79.5% 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
1952	STL	NL	2	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	20	1	0	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1952	SLN	1B	2	0	20	1	0	4

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	2