Jack Neagle

Born: 1/2/1858 in Syracuse, NY, USA

Died: 9/20/1906 in Syracuse, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1879-07-08 | Final Game: 1884-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: John Henry Neagle

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Biography

Jack Neagle, born in 1858, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1879 to 1884. Playing during a transformative era in baseball, Neagle took the mound in a time when the game was evolving from its early, rough-and-tumble days into a more organized and strategic sport. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 16-50, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.59, and accumulated a total of 152 strikeouts. While he did not register any saves, his contributions on the mound were a testament to the challenges faced by pitchers of his time. Neagle's playing style reflected the characteristics of the period, where pitchers often relied on a blend of endurance and skill rather than the specialized roles seen in modern baseball. His career unfolded during the late 19th century, a time marked by the emergence of professional baseball leagues and the gradual refinement of pitching techniques. Despite his struggles in terms of wins, Neagle's presence in the game contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, as players like him laid the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. He retired from professional baseball on October 4, 1884, leaving behind a legacy as a part of the early development of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
16	50	70	68	60	2	0	560.3	659	286	17	141	152	4.59	0

Career ERA 4.59 vs. league average 3.06 across their career seasons — 49.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1879	CN1	NL	0	1	2	2	1	0	13.0	13	5	5	4	3.46	2.50 (-39%)	-254.7
1883	PHI	NL	1	7	8	7	6	0	61.3	88	47	21	13	6.90	3.22 (-114%)	-1325.1
1883	BL2	AA	1	4	6	5	4	0	46.0	48	25	20	9	4.89	3.22 (-52%)	-1432.5
1883	PT1	AA	3	12	16	16	12	0	114.0	156	74	25	41	5.84	3.22 (-82%)	-2931.6
1884	PT1	AA	11	26	38	38	37	2	326.0	354	135	70	85	3.73	3.11 (-20%)	-6087.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
100	369	37	65	11	1	0	6	0	14	9	0.176	0.208	0.211	0.420	-1697.1

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.

Career OBP .208 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.

Career SLG .211 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.420 vs. league average 0.613 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1879	CN1	NL	3	12	1	2	0	0	2	0	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1883	PHI	NL	18	73	6	12	1	0	4	1	9	0.164	.257 (-36%)	.285 (-39%)	.345 (-48%)	.631 (-44%)	-452.5
1883	BL2	AA	9	35	3	10	4	0	0	2	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	-452.5
1883	PT1	AA	27	101	14	19	0	1	0	5	0	0.188	.257 (-27%)	.285 (-21%)	.345 (-40%)	.631 (-31%)	-452.5
1884	PT1	AA	43	148	13	22	6	0	0	6	0	0.149	.243 (-39%)	.278 (-33%)	.327 (-42%)	.606 (-38%)	-807.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	40	0	43	3	16	0
P	70	0	28	96	34	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1879	CN1	OF	2	0	0	0	0
1879	CN1	P	2	1	2	2	0
1883	PHI	OF	12	20	1	4	0
1883	PHI	P	8	1	8	0	0
1883	BL2	OF	5	0	0	2	0
1883	BL2	P	6	1	9	3	0
1883	PT1	OF	15	17	2	5	0
1883	PT1	P	16	6	20	5	0
1884	PT1	OF	6	6	0	5	0
1884	PT1	P	38	19	57	24	1