Norm McNeil, baseball player, 1919-1919

Norm McNeil

Born: 10/22/1892 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 4/11/1942 in Buffalo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-06-21 | Final Game: 1919-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Norman Francis McNeil

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Biography

Norm McNeil, born in 1892, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during a brief career in the major leagues. He made his debut on June 21, 1919, and played until September 24 of the same year, appearing in a total of 5 games. McNeil showcased an impressive batting average of .333, accumulating 3 hits in his limited opportunities at the plate, along with 1 run batted in. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his effectiveness as a hitter during this short stint demonstrated his potential during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-driven approach in the following decades. Despite his limited playing time, McNeil's contributions to the teams he played for should not be overlooked. His ability to maintain a batting average above .300 indicated a commendable skill set for a player of his era, even if his career was fleeting. Norm McNeil's brief presence in the major leagues reflects the many players of his time who had the talent to compete at the highest level but may not have had the opportunity to fully establish themselves in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 9 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.333 0.400 0.333 0.733 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +27.1% above league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +23.9% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.733 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — +9.3% above 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
1919 BOS AL 5 9 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 5 0 8 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1919 BOS C 5 0 8 1 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 5